* 'While the end to Roz's benign and wildlife is startling and violent, Brown leaves Roz and her companions-and readers-with hope. Expect readers to go wild for his robot-themed novel.'- Booklist, starred review * ' Brown's picture books are consistent bestsellers and critically acclaimed. 'Roz may not feel emotions, but young readers certainly will as this tender, captivating tale unfolds.'- The Washington Post

'Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers.'- The New York Times 'Roz is not easy to forget.A New York Times Bestseller An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year Top Pick An IndieBound Bestseller An ALA Notable Book for Children New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick Kirkus Best Children's of the Year Pick School Library Journal Best of the Year Pick Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year Pick Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick * 'Brown's middle-grade debut, an uplifting story about an unexpected visitor whose arrival disrupts the animal inhabitants of a rocky island, has a contemporary twist.Brown wisely eschews a happy ending in favor of an open-ended one that supports the tone of a story that's simultaneously unsentimental and saturated with feeling.'- Publishers Weekly, starred review * 'This strong debut middle grade novel by the acclaimed picture book author/illustrator is a first purchase for most middle grade collections.'- School Library Journal, starred review Thought-provoking and charming.'- Kirkus, starred review

A New York Times Bestseller An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year Top Pick An IndieBound Bestseller An ALA Notable Book for Children New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick Kirkus Best Children's of the Year Pick School Library Journal Best of the Year Pick Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year Pick Sunshine State Young Readers Award List Pick

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