The Very, Very Far North
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019 · Est. 4.5 hour read

The Very, Very Far North

By Dan Bar-el, Kelly Pousette (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the The Very, Very Far North series

A curious polar bear seeks belonging among quirky arctic friends.

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288 pages· 33,232 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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In the Very, Very Far North, Duane, a curious polar bear, embarks on adventures with his new friends. From the bossy puffin Major Puff to the shy caribou Boo, each encounter brings joy and challenges. As Duane navigates this icy world, he learns about friendship and finding his place. What discoveries await in this whimsical arctic tale?

From the publisher

An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making that’s reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh. In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you’ll find Duane and his friends. Duane is a sweet and curious young bear who makes friends with everyone he meets–whether they’re bossy, like Major Puff the puffin, or a bit vain, like Handsome the musk ox, or very, very shy, like Boo the caribou. For these arctic friends, every day is a new adventure!

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Format
Pages
288
Words
33,232
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about bearsBooks about polar bearsBooks about arctic and antarctic
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
504219
Publication
Published
October 6, 2020
First published
September 3, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534433427

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