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Beloved robot fights to save home in stirring eco fable.
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What's the Story?
As The Wild Robot Protects opens, Roz the robot and her animal friends are surprised by the arrival of a sick baby seal who encountered a deadly tide. Soon the entire island's ecosystem is threatened. Roz seems to be the only resident who isn't threatened by the water, so she sets off in search of the source. What she finds tests her strengths to their limit. Can she stop the poisoning of her home and her family friends?
Is It Any Good?
Simple language can tell a big story, and this heartwarming fable gets the most from its main character's quiet seriousness. Roz's undersea voyage is filled with wonder and humor, expressed through both rich prose and small, charming artwork interspersed throughout. When Roz and the animals ultimately confront the source of the poison tide, it's a well-drawn battle scene of nature vs. technology, with Roz's gentle heroism leading the animals in the fight of their lives. The third installment of an exciting series, The Wild Robot Protects will earn wide acclaim and popularity. Roz is a hero for our time, and it's nearly impossible to resist her earnest charm.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how The Wild Robot Protects depicts climate change. Why are the animals so afraid of the poison tide? How do they hope to save themselves? What can you do to help protect our environment?
What does the art add to the reading experience? Why do you think the author wanted to include art in the text?
How do people fight back against injustice? Is a peaceful approach always enough?
In what ways does Roz show curiosity, compassion, and empathy? Why are these important character strengths for a leader to have?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Peter Brown
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Friendship , Ocean Creatures , Robots , Science and Nature
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Humility , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Little Brown and Company
- Publication date : September 26, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 282
- Available on : Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, iBooks, Kindle
- Last updated : October 24, 2023
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