Age rating and parents' guide:The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
Ages 9–11
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is best for children aged 9–11. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language.
When Roz the robot opens her eyes for the first time, she finds herself alone on a remote, rugged island. To survive harsh weather and suspicious wildlife, she must observe her surroundings and learn to communicate with the local animals. Her life changes completely when she unexpectedly becomes the adoptive mother to an orphaned gosling. This gentle, engaging survival story explores family, kindness, and community through short, illustrated chapters that keep young readers hooked.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the The Wild Robot series
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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