Summary
“A lovely little miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning author of The One and Only Ivan
“[A] large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.” —William Alexander, National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets
“A breathtaking adventure.” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor–winning author of Hattie Big Sky
A runaway boy befriends a polar bear that’s being transported from Norway to London in this “stupendous coming-of-ag…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781534420786 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1534420789 |
| Author: | Susan Fletcher |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Margaret K McElderry Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 1 November 2019 |
| Weight: | 222g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 130mm x 194mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“Master storyteller Susan Fletcher creates a breathtaking adventure. Every reader will want to be Arthur, bonding with that exquisite bear, in their search for true freedom.”
“I simply adore this novel. It has it all: gorgeous prose, fascinating history, riveting adventure. But it’s the unlikely tender friendship between a lonely boy and a polar bear that makes this a story to cherish. A lovely little miracle of a book.” * Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winning author of The One and Only Ivan *
“Master storyteller Susan Fletcher creates a breathtaking adventure. Every reader will want to be Arthur, bonding with that exquisite bear, in their search for true freedom.” * Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor Winning author of Hattie Big Sky *
“I loved every single thing about this large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.” * William Alexander, National Book Award Winning author of Goblin Secrets
“A stupendous coming-of-age tale stuffed with adventure and laced with deeper questions.” * Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW *
“Fletcher (Falcon in the Glass, 2013) blends high-seas action-adventure with a heartwarming animal-human friendship. Based on historical events, this is a heartfelt tale with plenty of middle-grade appeal.” * Booklist *
“Kindred to such timeless read alouds as Charlotte’s Web and The One and Only Ivan…Readers of all ages will not be able to put this one down.” * School Library Connection *
Susan Fletcher
Susan Fletcher is the acclaimed author of Journey of the Pale Bear; as well as the Dragon Chronicles, composed of Dragon’s Milk, Flight of the Dragon Kyn, Sign of the Dove, and Ancient, Strange, and Lovely; and the award-winning Alphabet of Dreams, Shadow Spinner, Walk Across the Sea, and Falcon in the Glass. Ms. Fletcher lives in Bryan, Texas.
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