The Wild Robot Escapes

Usually sequels have trouble living up to the original, but The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown may be even better than the original. Where the first book struggled with the relationship between robots and raw nature, the second assumes a humanity in the robot's AI. By allowing the robot to become more human, the story has deeper connection and a fuller resonance.

In some ways, by granting the main character human emotions and deep social connections, we realize that no artificial or man-made technology can truly become "human". The author even grants artificial intelligence to the wild animals further emphasizing how different we are from the rest of nature.

This was a very touching, loving and moving book and a must read following the first. Parent's can talk with their kids about death, disaster, and difficult decisions. The concepts of family and friends are central to the book, as well as a peaceful response to difficult circumstances. I highly recommend this book for upper elementary readers and above (even to older adults).

The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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