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Synopsis
Three bears; one incredible journey to the ends of the Earth. The remarkable follow-up series to the New York Times best-seller, Warriors. Three bears from very different worlds are about to embark on the quest of a lifetime. Kallik is a polar bear from the frozen expanse of the Arctic Circle, Lusa is a black bear restricted to the confinement of the zoo and Toklo is a grizzly bear faced with the unpredictability of the Rocky Mountains. When the bears are separated from their families their lives hang in the balance. Forced to rely on their instincts and drawn to each other by extraordinary circumstances, these bears must search, not only for the food that will keep them alive, but for a safe haven in an increasingly hostile environment. Faced with killer whales, fiercely territorial bears, starvation and the ever-present danger of human intervention, Kallik, Lusa and Toklo are left with only one place to go . . . But the journey is long and hard, and the bears are only young. Will they make it to their destination, or will they face extinction? The first magical instalment of Erin Hunter's Seekers series. Seekers explores profound environmental themes through the eyes of those suffering at the hands of humans in six epic fantasy books. Animal stories for both boys and girls touching on the wonder, savagery and fragility of the natural world.
Is The Quest Begins appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book contains moderate nature-based violence including predator attacks, starvation, and separation from family. The environmental themes explore human impact on wildlife habitats and the dangers young animals face in the wild.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, animal harm, and starvation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will be captivated by the epic journey of three young bears from different worlds who must survive incredible dangers and form an unlikely friendship to reach safety.