Brown sometimes addresses the reader directly ('Reader, can you guess…?'), drawing readers in with his conversational tone, and adding to the classic feel. Readers are lucky that Peter Brown, the author of The Wild Robot Escapes, has worked extensively as an illustrator, and the black-and-white illustrations he sprinkles throughout help provide an immersive experience. Roz the robot has an intriguing blend of mechanical, just-the-facts computer brain, with feelings that are tenderly emotional, and the measured tone of this sensitive story mirrors that mix. The story puts forth clear messages about being oneself, helping others, bravery, and love of home and family. Though the main character, Roz, is programmed to be nonviolent, the dramatic elements include a pack of threatening wolves, RECO robots sent to chase and reclaim Roz when she goes rogue, a near drowning, Roz getting shot in the leg with a gun, and her dismemberment. Tiger Goes Wild and Caldecott Honor Book Creepy Carrots!, so the novels include illustration. Brown was originally known as an author-illustrator of picture books such as Mr. Parents need to know that The Wild Robot Escapes is Peter Brown's sequel to his best-selling kids' novel The Wild Robot, in which a shipwrecked robot learned to talk to animals and felt the stirrings of emotion. Roz's human creator destroys Roz's original body.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide.

Some of the pigeons who attack the airship die in the attempt, and 'little bodies fell.' When the RECO robots shoot Roz in her leg, it melts away.

Hunters threaten to shoot Brightbill before Roz scares them away. The farmer wants Roz to shoot the wolves, but Roz isn't programed for violence, so she brandishes the gun to frighten the wolves, but doesn't fire it. Wolves try to attack the cows, and also Roz and Brightbill.

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