The Wild Robot: Now a major DreamWorks animation! by Peter Brown Paperback Book

Description: The Wild Robot: Now a major DreamWorks animation! by Peter Brown A gloriously illustrated story of a robots adventures in the wild! FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2023The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the islands unwelcoming animal inhabitants.As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.An Iron Man style fable for our age - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last WildA modern-day classic in the making - BooktrustThe gloriously illustrated story of a robots adventures in the wild from bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown. Author Biography Peter Brown is an author and illustrator of childrens books. His titles include New York Times bestsellers The Wild Robot, The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. Peter has earned numerous honours for his books, including a Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, two E.B. White Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award and six New York Times bestsellers.Peter lives in Philadelphia, USA. Follow him on Twitter @itspeterbrown Review A boldly original and beguiling wild adventure. * Piers Torday, author of THE LAST WILD *An engaging tale that explores many important themes. We can only hope that Roz serves as the template for all future robots. Peter Browns illustrations are as marvellous as ever! * Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of THE FOX AND THE STAR *The Wild Robot has all the pathos and grace of The Iron Giant or a Studio Ghibli animation. It is nonetheless its own thing, a delicate, touching tale of survival, friendship and family. * Financial Times *A strikingly illustrated novel... a beautiful story in so many ways, with a lot of depth about what it means to be a parent, to be part of a community, to be different, to make mistakes, to care for others and to overcome others distrust. * Juno Magazine *This is such an odd, original, thought-provoking and heartwarming tale. The book is a meditation on what it is to be human and, at the same time, an incredibly fun adventure. Readers will lose their heart to Roz and its a truly gripping read. The illustrations are also enigmatic and beautiful. This is really a perfect childrens book that stays with you long after finishing; a modern-day classic in the making. * Booktrust *A heartfelt story for ages six-plus about how even the oddest of us can find friends - we need Peter Brown to tell his fellow Americans how what seems strange and threatening can turn into love and jo * New Statesman *A moving and captivating tale about friendship and emotion, it is also beautifully illustrated by the author. * WRD Magazine *Robot sentience meets maternal love in the renowned author-illustrator Peter Browns first foray into writing for older children, The Wild Robot (Piccadilly). Reminiscent of Ted Hughess novel The Iron Man, with some of the curious, timeless quality of William Steigs Abels Island. * Times Literary Supplement *Peter Brown, who illustrates as well as writes, offers a fable of friendship and family, with a subtle, embedded message about the need for a balance between technology and natu * Financial Times *24I love the books illustrations and its message - how it highlights the value of human kindness and offers a touching ode to motherhood. * Lupita Nyongo *Packed with action, drama and heartwarming messages about friendship, family, love, and the importance of balancing technological advance with the need to protect nature, this is a tale of our times you wont want to miss! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post * Promotional A gloriously illustrated story of a robots adventures in the wild! Details ISBN1800789912 Author Peter Brown Audience Age 9-11 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781800789913 Format Paperback Imprint Piccadilly Press Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2024-09-02 Publisher Templar Publishing Place of Publication London ISBN-10 1800789912 Publication Date 2024-09-26 UK Release Date 2024-09-26 Pages 320 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168350833;

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