The Wild Robot Protects Quotes

“There was a sudden spray of mist, and everyone turned to see a pod of whales arriving. The whales breathed noisy gusts of air through their blowholes as they lined up along the platform. “These are your life rafts,” said Roz. “You expect us to ride whales?” said George. “An hour ago, they wanted to kill us!”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Juggernaut.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“THE UNDERWATER”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“so she didn’t feel the same fear felt by the animals. Instead, she felt something like sadness about the changes happening to the island.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“From Roz’s hiding place, she caught a glimpse of the woman’s name tag. Akiko Fuji, Mining Station Manager. Akiko was in charge of the mining station, which meant she was responsible for the poison tide.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“The three of them spent the afternoon together. They talked about Glimmer’s family and the loss of her parents. Later, Roz lightened the mood with stories of Brightbill from when he was young. The conversation flowed smoothly until Roz brought up one particular subject.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“We’re not abandoning her,” said Glimmer. “Your mother is tough and smart. She doesn’t need us. But our goslings do.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“I hope you know how to get in,” said Nimbus, inspecting the closed door with his good eye. “As a matter of fact, I do,” said Brightbill. The goose hopped up and pecked a button on the wall, and like magic the door slid open.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Can you believe we have to convince a robot why robots are important?” said George. “Can you believe I have to convince humans why their own environment is important?” said Roz.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“apologize,”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Whales are at home Across all the seas From warm waves of foam To where whole oceans freeze But a danger emerges And it fills us with dread Southward it surges Leaving behind only dead Whales, we can’t stay Through the blue we must ride There’s no other way To survive the poison tide”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Remember how you asked me to point out when you’re being stubborn and rude? Well, you’re being stubborn and rude!”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Our story begins in the sky, with a bright sun and puffy clouds and a large flock of geese. After spending the cold months at their southern wintering grounds, the geese were migrating back to their northern home. They flew in a perfect V formation, and leading the way was a graceful young goose. The leader kept his eyes forward, constantly searching for bad weather or airships, but the sky was clear of any trouble.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“she saw that the road was leading her to a town that had been completely submerged by the ocean.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“The world can be scary sometimes,” said Roz. “Whenever I am scared, I think of you, and I feel strong. Now, with grandgoslings on the way, I feel even stronger. I will do everything in my power to stop the poison tide. I am not afraid.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Athletic”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Whales are ocean warriors We’re coming to defend The only home we’ve ever known We’ll fight until the end Off to battle we now charge With fortune on our side We will defeat our enemy And stop the poison tide”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Brightbill”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“George screamed wildly as they plummeted toward a lower rooftop. But the robot’s legs absorbed the impact, and the landing was surprisingly gentle. “That wasn’t so bad,” said George, with a smile. A moment later, he was screaming again as they leaped over flaming wreckage and dropped to a safe corner of the main platform.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“poison tide”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“leave.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“I am not like other robots,” said Roz. “I”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“The Wild Robot Protects.”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“to leave things there and”
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“sky,”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“A month had passed since Roz left the island. According to her calculations, she had traveled hundreds of miles, but she still had hundreds more to go. The tireless robot continued north, on and on, toward the waters where the Ancient Shark roamed. If you travel far enough north, you’ll reach an area where the sun never sets in summer. And Roz had traveled far enough north. Up at the surface, there was constant daylight, all day, every day, until autumn. However, our robot was at a depth below the reach of the sun. And yet there were occasional glimmers. Certain deep-sea fish had glowing fins, while others had glowing teeth, and still others had spindly glowing lures that dangled from their heads. Jellyfish came in every shape imaginable, and many of them gave off a ghostly light. Most gleaming creatures kept their distance. Roz would see a flicker, and as her headlights swept toward it, the creature vanished into the murky haze. She was marching down a long slope that descended to the deepest trenches of the ocean when she felt her Survival Instincts tingling. The weight of all the water above was becoming too great. If she went much deeper, she’d be crushed from the pressure. So Roz stopped marching downhill and started swimming at a safer depth, and the ocean floor quickly faded from view. The robot’s limbs paddled automatically, which left her mind free to wander. Specks of debris floated all around, like a gentle snowfall, and suddenly she was recalling the snowfalls she’d experienced on land. She thought”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects

“Whales are at home Across all the seas From warm waves of foam To where whole oceans freeze But a danger emerges And it fills us with dread Southward it surges Leaving behind only dead Whales, we can’t stay Through the blue we must ride There’s no other way”
― Peter Brown, The Wild Robot Protects