The Quest of the Cubs

By Kathryn Lasky

Book #1 in the Bears of the Ice series

Twin bear cubs embark on a perilous quest to save their mother and their kingdom from darkness.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 721 ratings

240 pages· 45,356 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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In a kingdom where polar bears reign, twin cubs First and Second face a dire challenge. Their mother is captured by power-hungry bears, thrusting them into a dangerous journey across icy lands. First, a dreamer, and Second, a daring adventurer, must learn to trust each other and themselves to survive. As they navigate treacherous terrain, they uncover a battle that threatens their world. Can these unlikely heroes save their mother and restore balance to their kingdom, or will darkness prevail?

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of His Dark Materials! A gripping adventure where nature, magic, and legend combine to create a world like no other. – Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewFor generations, the noble polar bears have ruled the Northern Kingdoms. But now, their society is on the brink of collapse. A group of power-hungry bears has seized control, and darkness is creeping across the snow.Cubs First and Second don’t know any of this. Although they’re twins, they couldn’t be more different. First loves imagining stories, while his daring sister, Second, wants to live them.When their mother is taken prisoner, the cubs’ world falls apart. They know they have to rescue her, but how can two cubs who’ve barely learned to hunt survive a treacherous journey across the ice? Their only chance is to learn to trust each other and – even more important – trust themselves. But survival is only the beginning. And soon, these two unlikely heroes find themselves at the heart of a battle unlike anything Ga’Hoole has ever seen.

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