Journey of the Pale Bear

Journey of the Pale Bear

â€œA lovely little miracle of a book.â€ â€”Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medalâ€“winning author of The One and Only Ivan
â€œ[A] large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.â€ â€”William Alexander, National Book Awardâ€“winning author of Goblin Secrets
â€œA breathtaking adventure.â€ â€”Kirby Larson, Newbery HonorÂâ€“winning author of Hattie Big Sky

A runaway boy befriends a polar bear thatâ€™s being transported from Norway to London in this â€œstupendous coming-of-age tale stuffed with adventureâ€ (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).

The polar bear is a royal bear, a gift from the King of Norway to the King of England. The first time Arthur encounters the bear, she terrifies him. Yet, strangely, she doesnâ€™t harm himâ€”though she has attacked anyone else who comes near. So Arthur finds himself taking care of a polar bear on a ship to England.

Tasked with feeding and cleaning up after the bear, Arthurâ€™s fears slowly lessen as he begins to feel a connection to this bear, who like him, has been cut off from her family. But the journey holds many dangers, and Arthur knows his own freedomâ€”perhaps even his lifeâ€”depends on keeping the bear from harm. When pirates attack, Arthur must make a choiceâ€”does he do everything he can to save himself, or does he help the bear to find freedom?

Based on the real story of a polar bear that lived in the Tower of London, this timeless adventure story thoughtfully looks at the themes of freedom, captivity, and the bond between a boy and a bear.
Country USA
Brand Margaret K. McElderry Books
Manufacturer Margaret K. McElderry Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781534420786
ReleaseDate 2019-10-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781534420786

Country	USA
Brand	Margaret K. McElderry Books
Manufacturer	Margaret K. McElderry Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781534420786
ReleaseDate	2019-10-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781534420786

Journey of the Pale Bear

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