The Last Bear: Winner of the Blue Peter Award – ‘A dazzling debut’ THE TIMES

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I loved the messages within this book, and I think if young minds read this, it will really open their eyes to the world and inspire them to want to help the planet. I think in using this friendship between April and Bear, we can understand more the impact we are having on this planet. I truly think, in the right hands, this book will do so much for the next generation in making this world a better place. 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 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. Text Rationale: I finished this one last night but wanted to wait a bit before writing my review, and this one stayed with me and I think that's a sign of just how important and amazing a read this is. The illustrations for this book are absolutely mind blowing and they are an absolute pleasure to feast your eyes upon. They are so life like and bring Hannah’s writing to life.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. I absolutely loved April the main protagonist that we follow and i am just so so glad that when she meets Bear and continues to meet him and build his trust that the relationship was kept real and didn’t go down a fantastical route which it could have.

The chapters were a desirable length, and kept a good pace, which I believe will help readers to stay engaged. 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. About This Edition ISBN: When they arrive, though, April's dad is still really busy, so she takes the opportunity to explore Bear Island for herself. One day, she spots a polar bear... but polar bears aren't supposed to be on Bear Island anymore. How did he get there? And how can she protect him?

Character profile, figurative descriptions, dialogue, monologue, logbook entry, scientific report Main Outcome: Since April's mother died, her father has grown ever-distant - throwing himself into his work. So when an opportunity arises for them both to work on the remote Bear Island within the Arctic Circle, April and Dad, both recognise great potential in the trip even if their goals are different. Whilst April hopes that the solitude might bring them closer together, her father sees this as an even greater opportunity to become lost in research. With no one to really talk to or be with, April tours the island only to find it has another resident - a lost, neglected polar bear. This beautifully written story - featuring captivating illustrations from Levi Pinfold - is a moving tale that children will fall in love with. This is a 3-week Writing Root for The Last Bear by Hannah Gold in which children use the text to explore a range of genres and styles of writing. One of the key elements of this text is the way it weaves a gripping tale with important messages relating to the environment and climate change. Within this context, children will explore the main characters and their environment by writing in role, creating dialogue and writing scientifically about polar bears. The sequence of learning culminates in children becoming journalists to write a newspaper report about a key event in the story and taking the opportunity to highlight important environmental messages to the reader. Synopsis of Text: 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 . . .