With its domesticated animals and whirring machines, the dairy farm is a far cry from the remote island that the robot has come to call home. In the thought-provoking sequel to Brown's middle-grade debut, The Wild Robot, the adventure picks up as the resilient Roz (short for ROZZUM unit 7134) is repaired and shipped off to Hilltop Farm. A must-buy for any middle grade collection.- Michele Shaw, Quail Run Elementary School, San Ramon, CA Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission. VERDICT Science fiction meets fantasy in this delightful sequel that gives readers a unique look into what technology could someday have in store. Brown's illustrative talent is featured in black-and-white drawings throughout. Readers need not have read the first installment to enjoy this sequel, though fans will root for Roz and Brightbill's reunion. With the children's help and blessing, and the cows' assistance, Roz develops an escape plan. Roz is torn: while she enjoys helping on the farm and spending time with the children, she desires a reunion with her son even more. Shareef will find out her secret-that she is 'defective' and able to think, plan, and speak the languages of the animals. Roz is homesick for her prior life on the remote island with her goose son, and all of her other animal friends, but she feels trapped, and fears Mr. She is programmed to obey orders, including those from Mr. Shareef expects her to tend to farm duties, including caring for the many cows and making repairs around the farm. She is reactivated on Hilltop Farm, where Mr.

Gr 3-6-The lovable robot, Roz ( The Wild Robot), was last seen being ripped away from her goose son, Brightbill, and hauled unwillingly back to the factory for the Makers to repair and reassign her. By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th

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