Who would have thought a story about a robot could be so imaginative, quirky and touching? This is Peter Brown’s first novel, after a very successful career as an award-winning picture-book illustrator, and it is a masterful and charming transition with the added bonus of illustrations that enhance a wonderful book for readers aged between 8 to 12 years.Īlexa Dretzke is the assistant manager and children’s book buyer at Readings Hawthorn. It’s the one thing Roz lacks – or does she? She is not welcomed by the animals, who fear this big, crazy-looking thing and yet, over time they learn cooperation and respect, and eventually this refugee robot becomes a member of their community.

The future meets a formidable natural world where instinct is paramount to survival. “Simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling.After a fierce storm sinks a cargo ship and dislodges its contents, boxes of robots are destroyed on the rock of a wild and remote island and only one remains intact.Ĭheeky otters explore this robotic gravesite and with playful antics activate Roz, who has a sophisticated computer brain with the capacity to evolve. “This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections.”― School Library Journal, starred review “Thought-provoking and charming.”― Kirkus Reviews, starred review Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel.”― Booklist, starred review

“Brown’s picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. “Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds.”― The Washington Post “The novel carries a subtle but powerful message about harmony between technology and the natural world, brought to life with painterly prose and eloquent illustrations.”― Financial Times “Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers.”― The New York Times School Library Journal Best of the Year Pick New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick You can read all about Peter’s long process of writing his first novel on his BLOG.Īn Entertainment Weekly Best MG Book of the Year Until one day, the robot’s mysterious past comes back to haunt her… When she tries to care for an orphaned gosling, the other animals finally decide to help, and the island starts to feel like home. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. Roz’s only hope is to learn from the island’s hostile animal inhabitants. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is-but she knows she needs to survive. Why is she there? Where did she come from? And, most important, how will she survive in her harsh surroundings? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island.

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