{"product_id":"the-last-bear-isbn-9780063041004","title":"The Last Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindness,\u003cbr\u003eadventure, and forging your own path—perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003ePax\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA\u003cbr\u003eWolf Called Wander\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no polar bears left on\u003cbr\u003eBear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific\u003cbr\u003eresearch takes them to a faraway Arctic outpost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut one night, April catches a\u003cbr\u003eglimpse of something distinctly bear shaped loping across the horizon. A polar\u003cbr\u003ebear who shouldn’t be there—who is hungry, lonely and a long way from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent choice for readers\u003cbr\u003ein grades 3 to 7, this fierce celebration of friendship includes full-page\u003cbr\u003eblack-and-white illustrations throughout, as well as information about the real\u003cbr\u003eBear Island and the plight of the polar bears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael Morpurgo, bestselling author of War Horse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For animal lovers, defenders of the environment, and fans of female-powered stories. Touching and poignant.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A bold, unapologetic look into the devastating effects of climate change and its impact on wildlife.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gold has an ear for descriptive language, and the close narration of April's story keeps readers intimately engaged. The book's environmental message is clear without being overpowering, and the combination of internal and external conflicts allows the story to be quiet and dramatic at the same time.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fans of \u003cem\u003ePax\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate this endearing story of interspecies friendship.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889653444837,"sku":"NP9780063041004","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063041004.jpg?v=1730231683","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-last-bear-isbn-9780063041004","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}