At the time of writing this book, many of the children’s books on the market which talked about climate change were dystopian, but THE LAST BEAR is set in the present day and ultimately has a very inspiring, hopeful message at its core. On the surface, it’s a big-hearted adventure, but it’s also a battle cry for the planet. I’d say THE LAST BEAR is perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo as it’s a book which centres around a very loving child/animal friendship and has strong ties to the outside world. What are the main themes in The Last Bear? Determined to save him, so begins the most important journey of April’s life. A polar bear who is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Then, one summer’s night, April spots something distinctly bear-shaped loping across the horizon. Even though the island is called Bear Island, he assures April there are no polar bears left. I’m also the author of THE LAST BEAR – the story of 11-year-old April who travels to a remote Arctic outpost with her scientist father. I’m Hannah Gold – animal lover, loud laugh, eats too much chocolate. 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.Today we welcome author Hannah Gold into #TheRealm to talk about her icy, thrilling adventure THE LAST BEAR, which is illustrated by Levi Penfold! Buy here!įirstly, welcome to The Reading Realm! I wondered if we could start with you introducing yourself and telling us about The Last Bear! 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. 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.

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