The Wild Robot, Week 3

Welcome to Week 3 of the Online Book Club discussion of The Wild Robot. 

Did you enjoy reading more about Roz this week? I liked that the animals realized quickly that Roz was atoning for the goose accident by raising the gosling. I think that helped her gain all of the other animal's respect. I was glad they didn't make her feel bad for killing the rest of the family. Maybe they all understand accidents and how quickly things can go awry in the wilderness. 

What do you think of Brightbill? Do you think he is a fun character? I love how loyal he is to Roz. He really views her as his mother, and it doesn't seem like he is upset that he has to grow up with her. He accepts that they have a different kind of family. I really appreciate that. 

It was interesting to read about all of the goose mother things Roz had to do. It's nice that she was willing to take him swimming, even though water is really dangerous for her, and it was wonderful how she was able to help him with is flying. Brightbill is lucky to have her, and he is lucky to have the other goose group that is willing to show him some things. I did think it was surprising that the group wouldn't take him in to raise him, but at least they are helping him swim and fly and migrate for the winter. Were you surprised when Brightbill left to migrate at the end of the section? Did you think it was surprising that he was able to leave Roz? 

I liked reading about how the beavers helped Roz build a nest. It sounds like an incredible nest. I wonder if any of the other animals were jealous that she got such a cool building. I also really enjoyed reading about how the deer helped her with her garden. It was fun to see the animals using all of their talents. Could you believe the beavers were even able to make Roz a replacement foot? They are quite the craftsmen!

Why do you think Brightbill was so curious to see the robot graveyard? Were you surprised that he eventually pressed Roz's on/off button? I was really nervous that Roz would be different when she woke up. I was so relieved that it just took a minute for her to get back to herself. They were really brave to try that. I don't know that I would have been so brave. 

Are you excited to read the last section? Do you have any idea what will happen next? Do you think Brightbill will be different when he comes back from the winter away? Do you think the ship that Roz saw in this section will come back in the last section? 

Before you go, check out the clip below of Brightbill learning to fly. Doesn't it seem different from the way he learned to fly in the book? Do you like the way the scene was portrayed in the movie? 

I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments! I hope you're able to finish the book for next week!