The Last Bear

An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold's debut novel is a touching story of kindness, adventure, and forging your own path?perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander.
There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost.
But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar bear who shouldn't be there?who is hungry, lonely and a long way from home.
An excellent choice for readers in grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes full-page black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as information about the real Bear Island and the plight of the polar bears.

About the author

Hannah Gold is the author of The Last Bear and The Lost Whale. She grew up in a family where books, animals, and the beauty of the outside world were ever present, and is passionate about writing stories that share her love of the planet. She now lives in the UK with her tortoise, her cat, and her husband and, when not writing, is busy hunting for her next big animal story as well as practicing her roar.  

Summary

An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindness, adventure, and forging your own path—perfect for fans of Pax and A Wolf Called Wander.
There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost.
But one night, April catches a glimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar bear who shouldn’t be there—who is hungry, lonely and a long way from home.
An excellent choice for readers in grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes full-page black-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as information about the real Bear Island and the plight of the polar bears.

Additional text

“This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable.” 

Product details

• Authors: Hannah Gold
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9780063041004
• ISBN: 978-0-06-304100-4
• No. of pages: 304
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 191 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Bears, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / New Baby, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Environment, JUVENILE FICTION: Animals / Baby Animals, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Stepfamilies, JUVENILE FICTION: Science Fiction / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Family / Marriage & Divorce, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Weather, JUVENILE FICTION: Science & Nature / Disasters, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy / General