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Synopsis
Destiny has brought them together. . . .Young black bear Lusa has left the comfort of the zoo, determined against all odds to make her way in the wild. It is there that she encounters grizzly cub Toklo and a mysterious changeling named Ujurak. Once united, the cubs find themselves on a journey toward a mystical place — if only they knew where.Meanwhile, separated from her family, polar bear cub Kallik trusts her intuition to lead her on a path traveled by many bears before her. At last the four cubs meet at the sacred Great Bear Lake, a place of peace and healing where bears gather to celebrate the longest day. But all is not harmonious. Danger lurks beneath the calm surface of the lake, and only if they put aside their differences and truly come together will the young bears have any chance of surviving the harsh realities of the wild.
Is Great Bear Lake appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 8 and up.
Four bear cubs from different species journey together toward a sacred lake, facing natural dangers and predators along the way. Contains mild peril typical of wilderness survival stories but age-appropriate violence.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, animal harm, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love following four different bear cubs on an epic adventure as they travel across dangerous wilderness to reach a mystical place.