The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot, #1) in What's the Name of That Book???

Oct 13, 2016 Debbie Barr rated it it was amazing

This is one of those rare books that hits that literary mark while still being highly entertaining and kid friendly. It's an easy sell (it's about a robot stuck on an island!) but has an awful lot of heart. Peter Brown's illustrations are amazing, and his writing simple and to the point. A quick read, but one that will leave you thinking (and hoping for a sequel).

2024 update: Just finished a re-read with my Kindergartener, she loved it! What a great book for kids of all ages, an excellent family ...more

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Dec 20, 2024 Kate rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: age-middlegrade, 2024

After a shipment of robots crashes ashore an island, the one surviving robot awakens. At first, all the animals on the island are afraid of Roz, calling her a monster, but after she rescues a goose egg and finds herself the mother of a gosling, the other animals begin to help her out.

This was a heartwarming little story with a great audio production. Roz starts out as an underdog, feared by the animals even though she's trying to help them and learns their languages. Once Brightbill imprints on ...more

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Mar 06, 2016 Laura rated it really liked it

Shelves: old-reads, mt-bookpile-2016-2020

Words can't express my love for any book that references Karel Capek! Roz' growing awareness and personality was so wonderful and felt plausible (as plausible as any robot learning animal language can be). And that ending? Sigh. If only this had had the final artwork, I'm sure it would have been a five star!

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May 28, 2016 dirt rated it it was amazing

Peter Brown is one wild an crazy guy and I adore him for it. He visited my school to promote Mr. Tiger Goes Wild and his presentation was endearing. His passion for story telling was obvious. Mr. Tiger served as a great prelude to The Wild Robot.

The Wild Robot's journey deftly explores some essential human questions about what it means to be alive and also our purpose in life. ...more

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Jun 28, 2017 junia rated it really liked it

Shelves: children-s

Honestly this book was creative but boring. Lots of my 4th and 5th graders liked it so I tried it. I actually listened to the audiobook which at least added voices. Oh well. I guess I'll have to read the next one though... But it was so boring that I sort of don't even care to find out what happens (which is not normal for me).

Edit 7/2/17

MMkay. I take back my 3-star review and will add a 4th star. Why? I'm working in Yosemite and listening to Interpreters and educators and realizing just how CA ...more

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Jun 23, 2021 Gary rated it it was ok

Shelves: partially-read

This happened then this happened then this happened.

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Jan 17, 2021 Kathleen rated it really liked it

I read this because my daughter is reading it to my grandkids and she thought I would like it, and I did!
I don't read much YA or kid lit, so I don't know how to rate this in comparison to the other stuff in this genre out there.
For me, I made it my bedtime book. I found it simple and lovely and soothing. I loved how the animals came to love and befriend the Robot, Roz. The ending was filled with drama and suspense but it resolved in a way that felt appropriate: sad, but hopeful. I think a lot o ...more

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Nov 24, 2024 Heidi rated it it was amazing

This book is a beautiful, delightful story with wonderful characters, heartbreak, love and loss. My 7 year old and I both cried at least twice when reading it together.

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