2025
Empowering Humanity: Technology for a Better World
The Wild Robot
Peter Brown
Audience:
Upper Elementary
The Wild Robot, a heartwarming and action-packed novel, now a DreamWorks movie, tells the story of Roz, a robot stranded on a remote island. As she battles the elements and learns to adapt to her wild surroundings, Roz forms unlikely friendships with the island’s animal inhabitants. But her mysterious past threatens to disrupt her newfound peace. From bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a captivating tale exploring the collision of nature and technology.
About the Author
Peter Brown writes and illustrates books for children. His picture books include The
Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets, and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. His work has
earned numerous honors, including a Horn Book Award, a Children’s Choice
Illustrator of the Year Award, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award, and a
Caldecott Honor. Peter’s #1 New York Times bestselling novel for children, The Wild
Robot, was the inspiration for The Wild Robot animated film from DreamWorks. He
lives in Maine with his wife, X. Fang, who is also an author and illustrator.
