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Finding Bear

By Hannah Gold
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Finding Bear by Hannah Gold is a heartwarming children's story about a young girl named April who embarks on a journey in the Arctic. She's determined to find her beloved friend, Bear, amidst a backdrop of icy landscapes and environmental challenges. The adventure offers lessons about friendship, courage, and the importance of protecting nature.
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This book may appeal to you if you love heartwarming tales of friendship and adventure set in the natural world. It's perfect for young readers with a passion for animals and stories that highlight the bond between humans and wildlife. The story offers a touching journey filled with discovery, compassion, and the triumph of the human spirit.

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The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+

A TOP 5 BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTION

An irresistible animal adventure – the unmissable follow-up to the award-winning THE LAST BEAR

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The unmissable follow-up to the phenomenal bestselling and award-winning The Last Bear. Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold and perfect for readers 8+.

A TOP 5 BESTSELLER IN CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTION

April Wood has returned home from her adventure on Bear Island. But, over a year later, she can’t stop thinking about Bear.

When April hears that a polar bear has been shot and injured in Svalbard, she’s convinced it’s her friend and persuades her dad to travel with her to the northernmost reaches of the Arctic. So begins an unforgettable journey across frozen tundra and icy glaciers.

But along the way, she discovers much more than she bargained for – a tiny polar bear cub, desperately in need of her help. In freezing temperatures, April must navigate the dangerous Arctic terrain and face her deepest fears if she’s to save him.

Beautifully illustrated by Levi Pinfold, Finding Bear is a stunning story of survival and a heartwarming tale of love that shows us how hope is born from the smallest of beginnings.

‘A beautifully written and illustrated story of determination, courage and hope’ The Sun

‘Magically inspiring’ Daily Mail

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Finding Bear by Hannah Gold is celebrated as a heartwarming and inspiring sequel that resonates with emotional depth and environmental themes. Reviewers admire its ability to engage readers with its magical and hopeful storytelling while posing profound questions about the human impact on the natural world. The book is praised for its engaging narrative and compelling characters, providing a sense of adventure and emotional connection that urges both children and adults to reflect and act.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008582012

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Levi Pinfold

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Hannah Gold Young Adult

About the Author

Hannah Gold is the bestselling author of The Last Bear, The Lost Whale and Finding Bear. The Last Bear became an inspirational, international bestseller on release and was the winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award; and The Lost Whale was the winner of the Edward Stanford Children’s Travel Book of the Year. Hannah’s latest book, Finding Bear, was an instant top 5 bestseller. Her books have sold over 280,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into twenty-five languages. Hannah is also an ambassador for Whale and Dolphin Conservation. She lives in Lincolnshire with her tortoise, her cat and her husband.
@HGold_author | www.hannahgold.world

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