The Last Bear
HarperCollins · Paperback · March 15, 2022
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.
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- Who it’s for
- An Arctic friendship story pairs quiet tenderness with the urgency of a bear far from home.
- Themes
- Kindness, Friendship, Polar bear conservation
- Genres
- Bear Stories, Friendship, Environment & Conservation
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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.
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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.
Arctic Heart
An Arctic friendship story pairs quiet tenderness with the urgency of a bear far from home.
Come here for
- A tender adventure shaped by kindness, friendship, and the Arctic.
Expect
- Full-page black-and-white illustrations, plus notes on Bear Island and polar bears.
Where it sits
| Bear Stories | 99% |
|---|---|
| Environment & Conservation | 55% |
| Friendship | 38% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Survival Stories
- Bear Stories
- Baby Animals
- Stories About Divorce
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- New Baby Stories
- Parent-Child Stories
- Stepfamily Stories
- Girls & Young Women
- Authors
- Hannah Gold
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 15, 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Kindness · Friendship · Polar bear conservation
- Reading lane
- Survival Stories