The Killer Bear
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1940 · Est. 2.5 hour read

The Killer Bear

Written by Paul Hutchens

Book #2 in the Sugar Creek Gang series

Boys face danger and faith tests in a wild strawberry patch.

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88 pages· 18,884 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bill and his friends face danger and faith challenges in the woods. As they clash with rivals over wild strawberries, an angry bear threatens their safety. Meanwhile, 'Circus' Brown's father makes a pivotal choice at a revival meeting. Can the gang learn forgiveness and stay true to their beliefs amidst these trials?

From the publisher

The tales and travels of the Sugar Creek Gang have passed the test of time, delighting young readers for more than fifty years.Great mysteries with a message for kids, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. Your kids will be thrilled, chilled, and inspired to grow as they follow the legendary escapades of Bill Collins, Dragonfly, and the rest of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life. In this book, “Circus” Brown’s father makes a life-changing decision at a revival meeting. Will he be able to stay on the narrow path? Back in the woods, the mean Till boys and the Sugar Creek Gang wrestle over a patch of wild strawberries. This leads to an encounter with an angry black bear. Join the gang as they learn to apply the lesson of forgiving seventy times seven in the face of great danger.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
88
Words
18,884
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~811L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about prayerBooks about natureBooks about bearsBooks about faith
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
7761
Publication
Published
June 5, 1997
First published
January 1, 1940
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780802470065

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