Finding Bear
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Finding Bear

By Hannah Gold

Book #2 in the The Last Bear series

A girl braves the Arctic to save a wounded polar bear and finds an unexpected companion.

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352 pages· 45,504 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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April Wood can't forget her bond with a polar bear. When she hears of an injured bear in Svalbard, she convinces her dad to journey to the Arctic. Amidst icy landscapes, April discovers a vulnerable cub needing her help. Facing harsh conditions and her own fears, she must navigate the treacherous terrain to save him. Will she succeed in this heartwarming tale of survival and hope?

From the publisher

The unmissable follow-up to the award-winning The Last Bear–perfect for fans of Rosanne Parry and Sara Pennypacker.April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But even though it’s been a whole year, she can’t stop thinking about Bear.When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she’s convinced it’s her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers.But along the way, she discovers much more than she bargained for–a tiny polar bear cub, desperately in need of her help. In freezing temperatures, April must navigate the dangerous Arctic terrain and face her deepest fears if she’s to save him.Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, Finding Bear is a stunning story of survival and a heartwarming tale of love that shows us how hope is born from the smallest of beginnings.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
352
Words
45,504
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~829L
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about polar bearsBooks about animal rescue
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.3
F&P level
~T
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
522204
Publication
Published
February 27, 2024
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063296107

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