Last Bear

An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Golds debut novel is a touching story of kindness,adventure, and forging your own pathperfect for fans of Pax and AWolf Called Wander. There are no polar bears left onBear Island. At least, thats what Aprils father tells her when his scientificresearch takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost.But one night, April catches aglimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polarbear who shouldnt be therewho is hungry, lonely and a long way from home.An excellent choice for readersin grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes full-pageblack-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as information about the realBear Island and the plight of the polar bears.