Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

By Dan Bar-el, Kelly Pousette (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the The Very, Very Far North series

A polar bear and friends face unexpected changes in their peaceful arctic home.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 706 ratings

272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the Very, Very Far North, Duane the polar bear and his friends enjoy peaceful days until an unwelcome visitor disrupts their harmony. As Duane shares Snow Delights with C.C., who gathers scientific data, and greets Handsome the musk ox and Boo the caribou, they must confront the challenges of change. Will their friendships withstand the upheaval, or will the tranquility of their arctic home be forever altered? Join Duane and his companions as they navigate the unpredictable twists of life in this heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience.

From the publisher

The adventures of Duane the polar bear and his arctic friends continue in this charming sequel to the modern-day classic The Very, Very Far North, which Booklist compared to Winnie the Pooh in a starred review. Past the place where icebergs shiver, you will find the Very, Very Far North, where Duane and his friends are sure to make you feel right at home. You might like to share a delicious Snow Delight with warmhearted Duane. While you’re slurping away, if C.C. suddenly asks you where you’ve come from, it’s not because she’s nosy; she is simply gathering scientific data. If Handsome, the musk ox, pays a visit, a quick hair combing is highly recommended. Should you notice a quiet caribou grazing nearby, well, that’s just Boo’s way of saying hello. And if a less-than-friendly visitor arrives to sneak, shove, and shake things up, Duane and the others might discover that life isn’t always as peaceful as mid-late-afternoon nap. Fortunately, they know that change is as much a part of life as picnics and Tuesdays and cozy stories shared among friends.

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