Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Summary: Everyone’s favorite robot is back. At the end of The Wild Robot Escapes, Roz had finally returned to the beloved island that she made her home in The Wild Robot. Now that home is being threatened by the poison tide, a toxic substance in the ocean that is sickening and killing animals. When it reaches her island, Roz decides she must travel north to find the legendary shark who is said to have the power to stop the poison tide. After discovering that her new body is waterproof, Roz walks and swims through the ocean until she finds not only the shark but the source of the poison, which turns out to be a substance created during the mining process for minerals used to make robots. A lengthy battle ensues that results in the destruction of the mining operation and almost the destruction of Roz. She survives, though, and makes it home to meet her new grandchildren/grandgoslings. 320 pages; grades 3-7.
Pros: I don’t usually review three books in a series, but I had to find out what was new with Roz and was not disappointed. Peter Brown explores the themes of home and the interconnectedness of life (to quote from his author’s note) in an exciting adventure that sees the wild robot exploring the ocean depths and making new friends with the animals she meets there.
Cons: As in the other two books, I kind of skimmed through the battle scenes, my least favorite part of the story.
Summary: Everyone’s favorite robot is back. At the end of The Wild Robot Escapes, Roz had finally returned to the beloved island that she made her home in The Wild Robot. Now that home is being threatened by the poison tide, a toxic substance in the ocean that is sickening and killing animals. When it reaches her island, Roz decides she must travel north to find the legendary shark who is said to have the power to stop the poison tide. After discovering that her new body is waterproof, Roz walks and swims through the ocean until she finds not only the shark but the source of the poison, which turns out to be a substance created during the mining process for minerals used to make robots. A lengthy battle ensues that results in the destruction of the mining operation and almost the destruction of Roz. She survives, though, and makes it home to meet her new grandchildren/grandgoslings. 320 pages; grades 3-7.
Pros: I don’t usually review three books in a series, but I had to find out what was new with Roz and was not disappointed. Peter Brown explores the themes of home and the interconnectedness of life (to quote from his author’s note) in an exciting adventure that sees the wild robot exploring the ocean depths and making new friends with the animals she meets there.
Cons: As in the other two books, I kind of skimmed through the battle scenes, my least favorite part of the story.