My 7-year-old interviewed the author of his favorite book. He asked big and small questions with more confidence than I have.

My 7-year-old interviewed the author of his favorite book. He asked big and small questions with more confidence than I have.

Peter Brown, author of "The Wild Robot," spent time in the wilderness to inspire himself to write the book.Courtesy of Peter BrownPeter Brown is the author of "The Wild Robot," which was turned into an Oscar-nominated movie.My 7-year-old son is obsessed with both the movie and the book and wanted to interview Brown.They connected over their love for the outdoors, but also robots.When author and illustrator Peter Brown set out to write "The Wild …