{"product_id":"journey-of-the-pale-bear-9781534420786","title":"Journey of the Pale Bear","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A lovely little miracle of a book.\" --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"[A] large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.\" --William Alexander, National Book Award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eGoblin Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A breathtaking adventure.\" --Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor--winning author of \u003ci\u003eHattie Big Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA runaway boy befriends a polar bear that's being transported from Norway to London in this \"stupendous coming-of-age tale stuffed with adventure\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe polar bear is a royal bear, a gift from the King of Norway to the King of England. The first time Arthur encounters the bear, she terrifies him. Yet, strangely, she doesn't harm him--though she has attacked anyone else who comes near. So Arthur finds himself taking care of a polar bear on a ship to England. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTasked with feeding and cleaning up after the bear, Arthur's fears slowly lessen as he begins to feel a connection to this bear, who like him, has been cut off from her family. But the journey holds many dangers, and Arthur knows his own freedom--perhaps even his life--depends on keeping the bear from harm. When pirates attack, Arthur must make a choice--does he do everything he can to save himself, or does he help the bear to find freedom? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBased on the real story of a polar bear that lived in the Tower of London, this timeless adventure story thoughtfully looks at the themes of freedom, captivity, and the bond between a boy and a bear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFletcher, Susan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Susan Fletcher is the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eJourney of the Pale Bear\u003c\/i\u003e; as well as the Dragon Chronicles, composed of \u003ci\u003eDragon's Milk\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFlight of the Dragon Kyn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSign of the Dove\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAncient, Strange, and Lovely\u003c\/i\u003e; and the award-winning \u003ci\u003eAlphabet of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShadow Spinner\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWalk Across the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFalcon in the Glass\u003c\/i\u003e. Ms. Fletcher lives in Bryan, Texas. Visit her at Susan Fletcher.com.","brand":"Margaret K. McElderry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670788411666,"sku":"9781534420786","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6f928c80-258e-40ad-b8ce-f199da45d1e5.jpg?v=1733789376","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/journey-of-the-pale-bear-9781534420786","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}