The Wild Robot Series

By Peter Brown

A stranded robot learns survival, friendship and belonging across wild islands, cities and deep seas.

heartwarming · adventurous · thought-provoking · captivating

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Average 4.66, from 102 readers

What is The Wild Robot series by Peter Brown about?

Written between 2016 and 2023, Peter Brown’s three-book middle-grade series follows Roz, a robot stranded in the wilderness. Across the books, she learns to survive among animals, navigates the human world and faces a new threat beneath the sea, while questioning what family, community and belonging mean. Ideal for children aged 8–12 who enjoy science fiction, animal stories and thoughtful adventures. Includes peril, storms, animal attacks, separation and sad moments, but no graphic violence.

Genres

Adventure Science Animals

About the author

Peter Brown is a much-loved author and illustrator of children's books. He is best known for creating 'The Wild Robot' and 'Mr. Tiger Goes Wild'. Peter enjoys using his imagination to bring stories to life with words and pictures, inspiring children everywhere to be curious, creative, and brave.

All the books in The Wild Robot series (in order)

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

Book 1 of 4

A stranded robot finds family in the wild but who wants her old life back?

Published: 2016

The Wild Robot Escapes

by Peter Brown

Book 2 of 4

A secret robot leaves Hilltop Farm, risking everything to find her missing gosling son.

Published: 2018

The Wild Robot Protects

by Peter Brown

Book 3 of 4

When poison reaches Roz’s island, this peaceful robot must brave the ocean to uncover a hidden danger.

Published: 2023

The Wild Robot on the Island

by Peter Brown

Book 4 of 4

Can a stranded robot become part of the wildest family she’s ever known?

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