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I may've read somewhere that this middle grade novel is The Iron Giant meets Charlotte's Web. Darling woodland creatures befriend a storm-tossed robot and, with give and take on both sides, life becomes just peachy. Totally delightful in every way, except for that last kind of, well, DISTURBING part. Great for discussion. Peter Brown's picture books like Children Make Terrible Pets and You Will Be My Friend share similar themes. You won't be disappointed, just taken by surprise. Loved it.
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I have most of Peter Brown's picture books on my shelves - Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, Children Make Terrible Pets, My Teacher is a Monster (No I'm Not), and You Will Be My Friend. What's missing is Creepy Carrots, which I had, but was such a favorite (even with 6th grade students who just had to read it) that someone never returned it. (insert emoji sad face here). So when I ordered The Wild Robot without reading about it (judging a book by its author), I thought I was getting a picture book. It's not
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I'm a big Peter Brown fan so this may be biased, but I saw this in the new books at the library and snagged it up. I started it and then went on vacation (strict rules- NO library materials on vacation) so...it has to wait until I returned.
Here's the deal. It's awesome. It reminded me of when I was in 3rd or 4th grade and I was OBSESSED with EB White. It feels like that. There is an overall plot, but each chapter is a wee story in itself. I was entranced at the logical way Roz went about becomin ...more
Here's the deal. It's awesome. It reminded me of when I was in 3rd or 4th grade and I was OBSESSED with EB White. It feels like that. There is an overall plot, but each chapter is a wee story in itself. I was entranced at the logical way Roz went about becomin ...more
A twist on a survival story about a robot that finds her humanity through learning from and serving the animals on an uninhabited island after the cargo ship transporting her crate sinks during a hurricane. There is a chapter heading or illustration on nearly every spread. The language is simple yet beautiful, the tone Introspective rather than action-packed for those thoughtful kids who like to ponder about what-ifs. My adult self liked it ok, but I think it is spot on for many middle-grade rea
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I love all of the elements that make up this book: the concept, the illustrations, even the cover art. But the actual storytelling left me a bit wanting. It read, for example, a bit to simplistic or somewhat young for the potential audience of this book. It was also a bit unevenly paced, as a lot of the book is dedicated to what felt like a set up for the real action at the end. Ultimately, I liked the whole book, but would feel a little hesitant to hand it to any young reader as the pace and wr
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I was pleasantly surprised by this story. At first I was skeptical of a robot story but quickly grew to care for Roz, the robot. Her cruel treatment by the animals offers many topics for discussion as does the meaning of family.
A wonderfully quirky, sweet story that has the feeling of a classic tale along the lines of My Father's Dragon. This is a quick, easy read with a plot that moves along quickly. This will probably most appeal to students in grades 3-6.
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The real question going into this book was: Can Peter Brown effectively tell a heartwarming story about a robot? After all, robots don't have feelings. I'm happy to say that he succeeded. He offered just enough of an explanation as to why Roz showed some emotion by describing it as a survival technique - act more like the wild animals so they will accept you. The logic might occasionally be stretched a bit thin, but the book as a whole works really well. It's a sweet story that can be shared wit
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I really did not connect with this book. It read like one long (long...) picture book with way too many themes and symbolic messages popping up along the way. Not sure what I missed or what all the rave reviews are about.
Wonderful! Beautiful. Thought provoking.
Good choice for grades 4-6.
Would make a great read aloud.
Read again in 2024 to refresh my memory for the movie and my granddaughter reading it.
Good choice for grades 4-6.
Would make a great read aloud.
Read again in 2024 to refresh my memory for the movie and my granddaughter reading it.
Apr 23, 2016
Karyn Lewis
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