The Bears of Blue River
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1901

The Bears of Blue River

By Charles Major

A boy faces fierce bears and frontier dangers in 1820s Indiana.

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In 1820s Indiana, young Balser navigates the perils of frontier life, where black bears are more aggressive than ever. As he ventures through the wilderness, he encounters a fearsome one-eared bear and narrowly escapes danger while mistaking a live bear for a mere skin. Will Balser's courage and wits be enough to survive the untamed wilds? Join him on a thrilling journey filled with unexpected challenges and heart-pounding encounters.

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Set in 1820’s Indiana, “The Bears of Blue River” follows the adventures of a young boy who lives with his family in a cabin on the bank of the Big Blue River. Their life is very different from ours today.Already familiar with the dangers of frontier life Balser also has to deal with black bears more aggressive toward humans than most of their species. Read along as Little Balser deals with being lost in the forest, meets the fierce one-eared bear, is nearly caught while dozing near what he thought was a bear skin, and much more.Complete with all the beautiful illustrations by illustrators including A. S. Frost and others, this edition is not just a great story, but also beautiful to read.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
170
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about bearsBooks about 1800-1849
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 23, 2018
First published
January 1, 1901
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781925729283

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