The Wild Robot Escapes

The Wild Robot Escapes is the exciting sequel to Peter Brown’s bestselling The Wild Robot. The story follows Roz, a robot who had previously found a home in the wilderness among animals and her adopted gosling son, Brightbill. Now, she has been captured and taken to a farm, where she is forced to work for humans.

Though Roz performs her tasks obediently—milking cows, fixing fences, and helping the family—she secretly yearns to return to her wild island and reunite with Brightbill. She befriends the children of the farm, especially a grieving boy, and becomes a silent source of emotional support for the family, all while hiding her past and identity.

When an opportunity arises, Roz escapes with the help of Brightbill and other allies, beginning a dangerous journey across human landscapes back to the island. Along the way, she faces threats, outsmarts machines designed to stop her, and relies on both logic and love to guide her path.

This book explores powerful themes such as freedom, empathy, environmental harmony, and identity. With its expressive illustrations and heartfelt narrative, it offers middle-grade readers an emotional and thrilling adventure that bridges technology and the natural world.

Target Age: Lower to Upper (6–12 years); ideal for ages 8–12
LGBT Content: No LGBT content present