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The Boy Who Saved a Bear

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Pub Date 6 Apr 2023 | Archive Date 6 Apr 2023


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Description

A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade, perfect for 9+ readers.

Nuwan works at the library, delivering books. One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that’s been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves. On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big, hairy, terrifying bear!

After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home…

The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!

A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade, perfect for 9+ readers.

Nuwan works at...


Advance Praise

Praise for The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month, Guardian Best Children’s Books of the Year, Blue Peter Book Awards Longlist

“Richly atmospheric, full of colour and passion, Farook is a writer to watch.” – Daily Mail

“A cracking narrative.” – Telegraph

“More like this, please.” – Observer

“A dazzling debut … a beautifully paced story of friendship and revolution.”– The i

A gorgeous read.” – Vashti Hardy, author of Brightstorm


Praise for The Boy Who Met a Whale

Indie Children’s Book of the Month, Financial Times Best Children’s Books of the Year, BookTrust Great Books Guide

Another brilliant adventure.” – The Week Junior

Danger, bravery, cunning and knife-edge tension compete in this thriller, enhanced by the rich backdrop of the Indian Ocean.” – Daily Mail

A gripping maritime adventure ... its sunswept sweetness and tempestuous pace make for a delicious ‘book holiday’.” – Guardian


Praise for The Girl Who Lost a Leopard

Waterstones Best Children’s Fiction of the Year, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Full of peril, heart-stopping adventure & a leopard you’ll fall in love with … this book is utterly brilliant. With a conservation theme, it’s not only suited to the classroom, it’s perfect for animal & nature lovers.” – Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

A tale for those who crave animal adventures such as those of Lauren St John and Katherine Rundell … Outstanding.” – New Statesman

Edge-of-your-seat excitement.” – Daily Mail

Praise for The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month, Guardian Best Children’s Books of the Year, Blue Peter Book Awards Longlist

“Richly atmospheric, full of colour and...


Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781839943928
PRICE £7.99 (GBP)
PAGES 240

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