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Wild Robot
Peter Brown is an American author‑illustrator best known for The Wild Robot series, blending science fiction with heartfelt nature storytelling. His debut novel (The Wild Robot, 2016) plus sequels (The Wild Robot Escapes, The Wild Robot Protects) have earned Caldecott Honors, New York Times best‑seller status, and seen adaptation into a critically acclaimed animated film released in 2024 . Brown draws inspiration from immersive experiences in the Catskills, Pacific Northwest, and Maine to create richly emotional, nature‑driven narratives.
Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach
Jen Marlin (writing under a pen name) is the author of Wind Riders: Rescue on Turtle Beach, the first in an illustrated chapter‑book series featuring environmental adventures across the globe. She lives in a seaside cabin, enjoys rock climbing and litter‑picking on her local beach, and shares her home with a scruffy dog named Darwin . Her stories with Max and Sofia combine fiction with real-world science and conservation lessons tailored for young readers ages 6–10.
Wind Riders: Search for the Scarlet Macaws
Also written by Jen Marlin and illustrated by Izzy Burton, this second book sends Max and Sofia to the Amazon rainforest to protect rare scarlet macaws. Marlin continues her eco‑themed, globe‑spanning adventures while rewarding young readers with fact‑filled endings and two‑color art throughout btsb.com+15harpercollins.com+15harpercollins.com+15. She maintains her coastal lifestyle, combining writing with beach clean‑ups, boat trips, and inspiration drawn from her marine surroundings.