Bearwalker

Written by Joseph Bruchac · Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport

A camping trip turns deadly when a legendary monster becomes real.

3.7 Goodreads · 369 ratings

240 pages· 860L

$7.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Baron, captivated by bears and their power, faces a terrifying reality when a class camping trip in the Adirondacks brings the Bearwalker legend to life. This creature, a fearsome blend of human and beast, threatens everything he knows. As the line between myth and reality blurs, Baron must confront the monstrous being from his Mohawk heritage. Can he survive the nightmare that was once just a story?

From the publisher

From Joseph Bruchac, the author of the award-winning middle-grade thrillfest Skeleton Man, comes another creepy tale inspired by the folklore of indigenous Americans.Baron has always been fascinated by bears–their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his Mohawk ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature–a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster.The tale never seemed to be more than a scary story . . . until a class camping trip deep in the Adirondacks, when Baron comes face-to-face with an evil being that is all too real.

At a glance