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About The Book
A wintry animal story for readers aged 9+ that will warm your heart and take you on an adventure you will never forget. From the bestselling author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS. This is the perfect story for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John and Sara Pennypacker's PAX.
It’s the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he’ll buy her the typewriter she’s been dreaming of.
But when Thea arrives in Norway, everything feels . . . wrong. Her father is as distant as ever and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend Inge and her children. Then Thea makes a surprising discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house, is a bear. He’s scared and hungry and he desperately needs Thea’s help.
When the town hears about a bear living in the woods, Bear’s life is in even greater danger. Thea needs to show everyone that he’s not dangerous – he’s a good bear – if she’s to save him.
Beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock, the artist behind Abi Elphinstone's The Snow Dragon.
'Author Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendship' – The Scotsman
'Sarah Lean’s beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytale' – Booktrust
'Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight - perfect for cosy winter reading' – The Week Junior
It’s the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he’ll buy her the typewriter she’s been dreaming of.
But when Thea arrives in Norway, everything feels . . . wrong. Her father is as distant as ever and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend Inge and her children. Then Thea makes a surprising discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house, is a bear. He’s scared and hungry and he desperately needs Thea’s help.
When the town hears about a bear living in the woods, Bear’s life is in even greater danger. Thea needs to show everyone that he’s not dangerous – he’s a good bear – if she’s to save him.
Beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock, the artist behind Abi Elphinstone's The Snow Dragon.
'Author Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendship' – The Scotsman
'Sarah Lean’s beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytale' – Booktrust
'Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight - perfect for cosy winter reading' – The Week Junior
About The Illustrator
From an early age Fiona knew that she wanted to earn her living drawing. Since graduating from Glasgow School of Art she has been working freelance in London on animated films, commercials, animation artwork for West End shows and illustration work.
She explores a variety of subject matter through self-initiated and commercial work, deriving inspiration from new places, brilliant people, bold patterns, structures and subtle details in everyday life.
All the projects she works on have a paper based handmade origin. She likes to work with a combination of pencil, paint, charcoal, children's blow pens, cutting stencils and experimenting with print techniques whilst dreaming up new characters and stories.
She explores a variety of subject matter through self-initiated and commercial work, deriving inspiration from new places, brilliant people, bold patterns, structures and subtle details in everyday life.
All the projects she works on have a paper based handmade origin. She likes to work with a combination of pencil, paint, charcoal, children's blow pens, cutting stencils and experimenting with print techniques whilst dreaming up new characters and stories.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (December 2, 2020)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781471194672
- Ages: 9 - 99
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Raves and Reviews
Author Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendship
– The Scotsman
Sarah Lean’s beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytale
– Booktrust
Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight – perfect for cosy winter reading
– The Week Junior
Beautiful, wise and tender
– Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller
A big, beautiful hug of a book and the perfect winter companion
– Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls
A heart-warming story
– Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles series
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): The Good Bear Hardcover 9781471194672
