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The Last Bear
- Narrated by: Helen Phillips
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
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The Last Bear
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Summary
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 Sorosiak, author of I Cosmo
‘A lovely thing’ Katherine Rundell, author of Rooftoppers
‘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 Leader
‘An utterly transporting story . . . Fierce and wild and full of hope. . .’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
‘A triumph from start to finish’ Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
‘Both a hug and a battle cry with the most beautiful friendship at its heart. April and Bear's bond changes them both forever. And it might just change you too’ Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn
‘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, author of The Quiet at the End of the World
‘I loved this book . . . What a wintry treat!’ Francesca Gibbons, author of A Clock of Stars
‘I love this book so much that I read it twice. It has to be one of the most moving and beautifully written children’s books of recent years. I cannot recommend it highly enough’
David Walliams
‘A dazzling debut . . . A magical, confidently told story . . . I predict a roaring success’ The Times Children’s Book of the Week
‘A lyrical debut’ Telegraph
‘A roaring call to protect the planet’ The Sunday Times, Children’s Book of the Week
‘A stunning debut. . .’ Amanda Craig, New Statesman
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- Mrs J Freeman
- 12-05-24
The heart warming story.
It was so kind and caring so I just can't falt it meaning I like all of it.
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- Middlebrook Kim
- 05-11-23
Beautiful descriptions
This book will bring encouragement to young minds to help fight climate change, I am 9 and I loved this book. It made mummy cry too!
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- Anonymous User
- 26-04-23
Stunning piece of literature
Hannah Gold ‘s Last Bear 5 star quality amazing! I love it! Educational
Their bond together April and the bear is hear touching .
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- justine goode
- 02-10-23
What a beautiful book!
Wonderful pictures through beautiful language - no wonder it won awards! The Last Bear was a delight from the first page to the last!
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- E J Allen
- 10-01-24
Fantastic
It’s so lovely because the story makes me smile . It’s a heartwarming story of a girl who lost her mother and her father was always sad .Who met a friendly polar bear.❤️🐻❄️👩💼🙋♀️
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- Amy L
- 18-03-23
Beautiful story - perfect for 8-10 year olds
This us a lovely story about courage, and being part if something bigger. The relationship between April and Bear is one that children will love. I would recommend to KS2 classes.
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- abbie elcock
- 01-01-24
Brilliant, heart-warming story
I loved it, a really easy listen & touches upon important global topics and animal conservation.
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- Kindle Customer
- 31-01-23
Great book
This book is amazing and very friendly and can give you a load of ideas to create a book of your own sort thanks
Emelia
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- Christine
- 15-01-23
Enlightening and heartwarming
A beautifully descriptive book with a touch of fantasy. At times dealing with quite intensely deep themes, such as bereavement and loneliness. Lifted by enlightenment and survival.
The reading was very easy to listen to. The only thing that I could see to improve it would be that I wasn’t very keen on the accent used for Tor.
I bought the book for myself, a 66-year-old grandma. I had been feeling poorly and just wanted something easy to listen to. I know my little grandsons aged 9 and 11 will love this book also.
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- Sophie Pascoe
- 08-01-24
Amazing 🧡
Got so invested in the story I just couldn’t stop thinking about it.💚I would definitely recommend 🧡.
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