This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. But one endless summer night, April meets one. At least, that's what April's father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable.' Michael Morpurgo. 'This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022

SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN'S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 WINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold - winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. Imagine making friends with a polar bear. A magical, confidently told story – with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear’s. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life… At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months.īut one endless summer night, April meets one. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable.” Michael Morpurgo. WINNER OF THE 2022 BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDWINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022 “This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. Imagine making friends with a polar bear… The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold – winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers.

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