As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her. 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 island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive. Peter Brown's illustrations are as marvellous as ever!' Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of THE FOX AND THE STAR When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. We can only hope that Roz serves as the template for all future robots. “Simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling.'An engaging tale that explores many important themes.

“This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections.”― School Library Journal, starred review

“Thought-provoking and charming.”― Kirkus Reviews, starred review Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel.”― Booklist, starred review “Brown’s picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. “Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds.”― The Washington Post “The novel carries a subtle but powerful message about harmony between technology and the natural world, brought to life with painterly prose and eloquent illustrations.”― Financial Times “Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers.”― The New York Times School Library Journal Best of the Year Pick

New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick You can read all about Peter’s long process of writing his first novel on his BLOG.Īn Entertainment Weekly Best MG Book of the Year Until one day, the robot’s mysterious past comes back to haunt her… When she tries to care for an orphaned gosling, the other animals finally decide to help, and the island starts to feel like home. Roz’s only hope is to learn from the island’s hostile animal inhabitants. Why is she there? Where did she come from? And, most important, how will she survive in her harsh surroundings? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island.

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