About This Book
Orvis is a classic science fiction adventure that transports young readers to a future Earth transformed into a dangerous wilderness. Children Toby and Thaddeus find themselves lost in this desolate landscape, with their only hope resting on an unlikely companion: Orvis, an obsolete robot. The story follows their journey for protection and escape, highlighting themes of friendship, bravery, and perseverance against overwhelming odds. It's a compelling read for children aged 7-11, offering a blend of suspense and heartwarming companionship.
On an Earth that has become an inhospitable wilderness, Toby and her friend Thaddeus find themselves lost in "the empty" with Orvis, an obsolete robot who is their only hope of protection and escape.
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What makes Orvis a good friend and protector to Toby and Thaddeus?
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How do Toby and Thaddeus show bravery even when they are scared?
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What do you think happened to Earth to make it an 'inhospitable wilderness'?
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If you had to survive in a wild place, what three things would you bring and why?
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How does the story make you think about the future or about taking care of our planet?
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