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The Last Bear

By: Hannah Gold
Narrated by: Helen Phillips
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Imagine making friends with a polar bear… The Last Bear is perfect for listeners of 8+.

WINNER OF THE 2022 BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD

WINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE

SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022

“This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable.” Michael Morpurgo.

There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life…

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. 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.

‘A dazzling debut … A magical, confidently told story … I predict a roaring success’ The Times

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Critic reviews

This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable

(Michael Morpurgo)

Utterly entrancing – full of wildness and love

(Carlie Sarosiak)

A lovely thing

(Katherine Rundell)

An utterly transporting story . . . Fierce and wild and full of hope. And Levi Pinfold’s artwork is DIVINE

(Abi Elphinstone)

A beautiful story . . . My heart went out to Bear and April and the lost environments of the north. This is a hugely important and moving read, that shows just what toll climate change is taking on the natural world

(Lauren James)

I loved this book . . . What a wintry treat!

(Francesca Gibbons)

A dazzling debut . . . A magical, confidently told story – with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold . . . I predict a roaring success

(Children’s Book of the Week)

A lyrical debut

A roaring call to protect the planet

(Children’s Book of the Week)

A stunning debut, amplified by exquisite illustrations

(Amanda Craig)

It might just be one of the most important children’s books of the decade . . . as close to perfect as a children’s book can be

(Linda Hill)
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It was so kind and caring so I just can't falt it meaning I like all of it.

The heart warming story.

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This book is just what we need more of in our current world. We have the ability to make real changes now to combat climate change and our wonderful little ones need to hear and be surrounded by the right information to inspire them to make change.
A fictional, eye opening, heart wrenching story with a powerful subtle message that brings hope, comfort and joy!
A must read for Upper Key Stage 2 children and beyond!

Phenomenal! Inspiring!

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A wonderful story, full of hope and underlining the power of the individual in making a difference… Themes of love, loss, climate change and the wonders of nature are strong. I found it a little sickly sweet and beyond-believable at times though. I understand it’s fiction, but it didn’t succeed in suspending my disbelief and I found myself frustrated. Definitely for the younger end of middle grade.

A story for our times…

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I loved it, a really easy listen & touches upon important global topics and animal conservation.

Brilliant, heart-warming story

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