1 / 7The Wild Robot Protects (The Wild Robot 3)
The Wild Robot Protects is the third book in Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot series. Roz sets out on an undersea adventure after a seal warns that dangerous waters threaten the island and its animal inhabitants.
At a glance
- Third instalment of The Wild Robot series, written and illustrated by Peter Brown.
- Roz faces a threat to the island after a dying seal warns of dangerous waters.
- The plot centres on protecting the island’s animal community, with nature and technology as themes.
Reference price: £7.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Continues Roz’s story for readers already following the series.
- The island, animal characters and undersea adventure give the plot a clear environmental and action-led focus.
- Customer feedback reports that the story is readable, with one customer saying they finished it in one sitting.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Piccadilly Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Sept. 2023 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1800784562 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1800784567 |
| Weight listed | 294 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 2 x 18.8 cm |
| Reading age | 7 - 11 years, from customers |
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Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers continuing The Wild Robot series.
- Children interested in stories about animals, nature and technology.
- Families seeking a chapter book listed with a customer-sourced reading age of 7–11 years.
Less suited to
- Readers who have not read the earlier books and want a standalone story, as this is the third series instalment.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the story and content, with nature and love themes singled out in the supplied summary. Readers are also reported to find it readable, including one who finished it in one sitting. The ratings distribution is mostly five-star, though a small share is one- or three-star, so experiences are not uniformly positive. For readers who enjoy the island-and-animal adventure described in the listing, the reported readability may make it a manageable chapter-book choice.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the story and content.
- Feedback describes the book as readable and suitable for both younger and older readers.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Wild Robot Protects part of a series?
Yes. It is identified as the third book in The Wild Robot series, following The Wild Robot and The Wild Robot Escapes.
What is the story about?
Roz lives on an island with her young son Brightbill and its animal inhabitants. When a seal warns of dangerous waters approaching, Roz ventures underwater to find a way to protect them.
What are the book’s listed format details?
The listing gives an English-language first edition with 288 pages, published by Piccadilly Press.
What age is it listed for?
The listed reading age is 7–11 years, attributed to customer guidance.
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