The Last Bear

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Imagine making friends with a polar bear...

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.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

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Imagine making friends with a polar bear...

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.

If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.

Climate & Plastics ~ UKS2
Climate & Plastics ~ UKS2
£180.00
Middle Grade ~ Animals, Climate, Family & Home
£850.00

We love this book because it is:

  • unforgettable

  • beautifully told & illustrated

  • an important story about the plight of polar bears

  • inspires children to act upon climate change

Learning opportunities:

  • Research & deliver a presentation about climate change and how this has directly impacted polar bears

  • Diary ~ write a diary from April’s point of view about her argument with her dad

  • Storyboard ~ how the bear came to be on the island

  • Letter writing ~ write a letter to Granny Apples about meeting the bear

  • Report writing ~ write/film a report about April and her discovery of the last bear on Bear Island

  • Science ~ research polar bears, adaptation & habitats and create a factfile/report or presentation

Visit Hannah Gold’s website to book an Author visit and access free teaching resources: Hannah Gold's Website

Visit the Harper Collins website to read some extracts and see introductory videos: Harper Collins

The Last Bear Teaching Ideas PDF

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