The Bearskinner

Adapted by Laura Amy Schlitz · Illustrated by Max Grafe

A soldier's soul hangs in the balance as he wagers with the devil in a bear's skin.

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40 pages· 580L

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A war-torn soldier, stripped of everything, faces a devilish wager: wear a bear's skin filled with gold or lose his humanity. As he battles inner demons and external temptations, can he reclaim his soul? This gripping retelling of a Grimm classic explores the thin line between man and beast, hope and despair, and the courage needed to triumph over darkness.

From the publisher

“Laura Amy Schlitz is one of the finest storytellers being published today, and she does not disappoint with this magnificent retelling.” - Wall Street Journal Man or bear? When a person gives up hope, is he still human? Such is the story of a soldier who has lost everything to war: his childhood home, his family and friends, his youth, and his innocence. Enter that sly opportunist, the devil, who wraps the soldier in the armor of a dead bear’s skin, fills its pockets with gold, and makes a dangerous and horrible wager. An unforgettable retelling of a classic Grimm tale, The Bearskinner is a story about the struggle between the two sides of our selves, and the heroic strength it takes to claim a victory.

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