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The Last Bear: A stunning debut children’s book and a battle cry for our planet Hardcover – February 18, 2021

by Hannah Gold (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,062 ratings
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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.

“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 – with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold . . . I predict a roaring success’ The Times

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    8 years and up
  2. Language
    English
  3. Dimensions
    5.35 x 1.1 x 7.52 inches
  4. Publisher
    HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
  5. Publication date
    February 18, 2021
  6. ISBN-10
    000841128X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0008411282
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks; 1st edition (February 18, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 000841128X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008411282
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.35 x 1.1 x 7.52 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,062 ratings

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Hannah Gold

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Hannah Gold grew up in a family where books, animals, and the beauty of the outside world were ever present, and is now passionate about writing stories that share her love of the planet.

The Last Bear was her middle-grade debut which became a Sunday Times bestseller and won a number of national awards, including the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award in 2022. She is also the author of The Lost Whale which won the Edward Stanford Children's Travel Book 2022 and Finding Bear, the bestselling sequel to The Last Bear.

In September 2024, her brand new book, Turtle Moon will be released. All novels are illustrated by renowned artist Levi Pinfold.

Hannah's books have sold over 230,000 copies in the UK alone, and been translated into 27 languages. She is an ambassador for Whale and Dolphin Conservation, and lives in Lincolnshire with her tortoise, her cat and her husband.

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What an incredible story of a young girl and her determination to save a polar bear. Anyone who has an affinity for animals will like this book.
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J. Miles
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
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What an incredible story of a young girl and her determination to save a polar bear. Anyone who has an affinity for animals will like this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great story.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2023
What an incredible story of a young girl and her determination to save a polar bear. Anyone who has an affinity for animals will like this book.
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Kasey Short
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an amazing book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2021
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The Last Bear by Hannah Gold and it is an ideal climate fiction book for middle grades students. It tells the story of middle grades girl, April, who travels to Bear Island in Norway for her father to conduct scientific research. The book follows her adventure as she discovers and befriends one lonely, hungry, and stranded polar bear. The story will surely capture the imagination of kids while providing real-world climate change connections, and examples of complex family dynamics that are explored within the book. As a middle grade teacher, I love that the book encourages kids to consider what they can do to help improve our plant. My favorite quote from the book is, “But imagine if every single person on the planet just does one thing.” I think this quote alone has the potential to spark a multitude of conversations with students and help them begin exploring how they can be a voice for climate justice.
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Keidi Keating
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book about Climate Change
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2021
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This is a beautifully-written book with a whole lot of heart.

It's the perfect way to teach children about the escalating climate change issues. It also highlights some of the differences that people can make to reduce pollution and save animals, especially, of course, polar bears!

I read this book to my 5 year old son on the way to school every day. He loved it and was always excited to hear the next part of the story. My husband, who is 78, really enjoyed it too. So this book, while aimed at middle-grade kids is actually a page-turner for all ages, it seems :)
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Emilee M
4.0 out of 5 stars Infused with a layer of magic and wonder
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Kids for a free digital copy for my review.

A heartfelt middle grade novel that celebrates a love of nature and conservationism as well as deals with grief and coping.

April is an 11 year old girl who, with her father, moves for 6 months to an island in the Arctic Circle called Bear Island, but due to the ice caps melting there are no longer Polar Bears there... or are there?
Infused with a layer of magic and wonder, this book explores what it means to take care. Take care of yourself, take care of others, and take care of your world. The message is that even if you can't do a lot, the little you can do matters. I love that message for children and parents alike that our actions have consequences, good or bad.

TW: Parental Loss
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Vivian Cheng
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2022
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An amazing story for kids, to learn about polar bears and the impact of climate change. Told in a heartwarming way and beautifully written. Kids of all ages will love this. Read this with my 8 year old and she absolutely loved it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars EVERYONE should read this book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2022
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I just finished this book, and I'm still crying. EVERYONE should read it, not just middle-grade readers. It is expertly crafted and told with such beauty and clarity. If I could give it 10 stars I would. HIGHLY recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for my 4th grader daughter. Satisfied customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022
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The vocabulary is suitable for a 4th grader. Satisfied customer
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible story
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
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This is an incredible story with an incredible message. It takes your heart on a journey, and leaves you wanting to Roar.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible story
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
This is an incredible story with an incredible message. It takes your heart on a journey, and leaves you wanting to Roar.
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KrisEpooz
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating story with good moral compass
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2024
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One of the best books I have read to my 8 year old in a long while.
We both enjoyed digesting a chapter or two of this book over the last two weeks. The author has a perfect way of making the imagery jump out from the page with fabulous use of the English language. I find so many children books are dumbed down with bland description however this book challenges minds and imagination and makes you feel the relationship between the girl and the bear.
I am a strong believer In saving the planet and everybody doing their bit in whatever way they can so this book hit the right chord for me and gave my 8 year old food for thought at bedtime. Wish more books were as perfect as this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A heartwarming story and loved by all ages.
Reviewed in India on February 6, 2024
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Although i purchased this book for my 11 year old, I also ended up reading it. the story is meaningful and fosters positive values amongst young readers. the same author of The Last Whale, we love her books. The story is filled with emotion, bonding and friendship as well as the adventure that keeps young readers engrossed. We loved this book.
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Angela Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars Precioso
Reviewed in Spain on August 25, 2023
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La mas preciosa historia que he tenido el placer de compartir. Estará en mi corazón para toda mi vida. ❤️ A propósito, tengo 70años.
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V. McAlister
5.0 out of 5 stars Un-put-downable inspiration
Reviewed in Germany on February 28, 2021
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My eyes are still red and wet as I write this review, having turned the final page of this amazing book only a few seconds ago.

Hannah Gold is a truly remarkable author who so lovingly draws you into her world.

Which little girl wouldn't want a bear for a friend?

However, this book is much, much more than a story of friendship between a young girl and a bear.

It's a story of courage, a story of love, a story of conviction, a story of deep sincere friendship, and story of how "if every single person on the planet just did one thing" how we could save this world and create a planet where humans can live in harmony alongside the animal kingdom and nature... just one thing...

As soon as I'd read the first couple of pages in this book, I knew I wouldn't be able to put it down until I'd finished. I'm so thankful it arrived over the weekend so I could get soaked in it.

Hannah Gold's writing flows effortlessly. I can't think of many authors who can write a debut novel which captures your imagination, sucks you into the world of April and Bear, and creates inspiration for you to become a nicer human in this world.

I cannot wait to see what Hannah writes next...
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing since Harry Potter.
Reviewed in Australia on March 2, 2021
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My 7yo daughter and I were fighting over who got to read this. She was absolutely glued and it was lovely to watch her experience the highs and lows of a really great book. Finished in 3 days flat!! On a personal note, I found so much Dumbledore Esque wisdom in this book as well as a gripping story - I hope it makes the change that April lobbies for!
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