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The Wild Robot Protects

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The Wild Robot Protects is the third and final installment in Peter Brown’s critically acclaimed Wild Robot series. The story follows Roz, a robot who has formed a deep connection with the natural world around her. Living peacefully on an island alongside her adopted son, Brightbill the goose, and a community of animal friends, Roz faces a new and urgent threat—one that endangers not just her home, but the entire natural ecosystem.

The calm island life is disrupted when a dying seal arrives with a chilling warning: a poison tide is spreading through the ocean, destroying life wherever it touches. Determined to uncover the source and protect the island and its inhabitants, Roz begins a courageous journey. Along the way, she discovers that she is waterproof—an ability that becomes essential as she dives into the depths of the ocean to investigate the cause of the pollution.

As more animals flee to Roz’s island to escape the toxic waters, the pressure mounts. The island’s resources become strained, and tensions rise among the residents. Roz must act as both a protector and peacemaker, using her logic, empathy, and leadership to help animals cooperate and survive together. Her quest for answers takes her far from home, where she uncovers surprising truths about the human world’s impact on nature.

This book blends action and adventure with powerful themes of environmental stewardship, resilience, empathy, and community. Roz’s journey is not just one of physical endurance, but of emotional growth and moral courage. The narrative encourages young readers to reflect on the consequences of pollution, the importance of coexistence, and the potential harmony between technology and nature.

Illustrated with Peter Brown’s distinctive black-and-white artwork, the story remains accessible and emotionally resonant for middle-grade readers. It continues to celebrate curiosity, kindness, and problem-solving while gently prompting readers to consider their role in caring for the planet.

???? Target Age: Lower to Upper (6–12 years), ideal for ages 7–11
???? LGBT Content: No LGBT content present

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Availability

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Library

Currently On Loan (Due on2026-05-04)

Detail Information

Series Title

The Wild Robot series; Book 3

Call Number

823 BRO w

Publisher

London, UK : Piccadilly Press (Templar Books)., 2023

Collation

288 pages; paperback; illustrations — approx. 13 ×

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781800784567

Classification

823

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Edition

Paperback edition (Piccadilly Press / Templar Book

Subject(s)

ecology
Robots
Environmental fiction
Survival adventure

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