by Peter Brown
First published 2024
Roz wakes up for the first time on a remote island, completely alone. She remembers nothing about how she arrived or why she exists. The wilderness proves hostile from the start. A fierce storm batters her metal frame. A dangerous bear tries to kill her. Roz realizes she must learn to survive in this strange environment or face destruction. The island's animals want nothing to do with her mechanical presence. But Roz studies their behaviors and adapts her programming to match their world. Slowly, the creatures begin to accept her. She builds relationships with species that once feared her. The island transforms from a prison into something resembling home. Roz discovers what it means to belong somewhere. Then her forgotten origins surface, threatening everything she has built with her new family.
Genres: science-fiction, animals, adventure, artificial-intelligence
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Island
320 pages · Paperback · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers