Everything to Know about The Wild Robot Book Before Watching the Movie

Published by Esther Fung, July 26, 2024


If you're looking for an engaging and age-appropriate book series for a young reader, chances are you've stumbled across The Wild Robot by award-winning author Peter Brown. This adorable sci-fi juvenile fiction book, which is the first in a series, has charmed readers both young and old since its publication in 2016, and is set to be adapted into a movie this September.


Find out what The Wild Robot is about, how to read the series in order, and why everyone can't get enough of robot Roz and her adventures here!

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What is The Wild Robot about?

The ocean is fierce, and the shipwreck is inevitable. After being tossed about by waves, five crates wash up on the shore of an island. Although four are immediately smashed to pieces by rocks, one crate makes it to land in one piece. Inside is a single robot, Roz, who wakes up when she is accidentally activated by some curious sea otters and finds herself in a wilderness for which she was not designed. 


Completely ignorant of the fact that the island is not her planned destination, Roz sets out to make a life for herself here and gain the trust of her animal neighbors. But they have never seen a creature like her, and they’re not quite as ready to welcome her into their community. Roz must learn to form connections with those different from her and learn how to survive in the wild, especially when her mysterious past catches up to her new home. 

What age is appropriate to read The Wild Robot?

The Wild Robot is a juvenile fiction science fiction book. Readers recommend it for children between the ages of eight to ten years old. However, we always suggest that parents do their own research to make sure that it is appropriate for their specific child. 


Not sure what juvenile fiction means? Check out our guide to children’s books, juvenile fiction, and middle grade books.


Why do people like The Wild Robot?

The Wild Robot currently has a 4.75 star rating on Pango. ML Dunker writes that: “This is a cute middle grade story about a robot who washes up on an island. The tropes are found family, kindness is rewarded, enemies to friends (although it is more like strangers to friends). A good first book in the Wild Robot series.” The writing style is very accessible and engaging for young readers, although adults reading the books will also find themselves charmed by the story. 

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The Wild Robot series reading order

There are three books in the Wild Robot series. Here's how to read the trilogy in order:


  1. The Wild Robot (2016)
  2. The Wild Robot Escapes (2017)
  3. The Wild Robot Protects (2023)

What else has Peter Brown written?

Brown is a best-selling children's book and juvenile fiction writer and illustrator. He has won the Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator or the Year, a Golden Kite Award, and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award. In addition to the Wild Robot series, his books include:


  • Flight of the Dodo (2005)
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