Book of the Week · Week 39, 2026
The Last Bear

First published in 2021, The Last Bear is a debut novel by author Hannah Gold. The novel begins with April being told that there are no polar bears left on Bear Island. That is what her father tells her when he is assigned a scientific research job at a remote Arctic outpost for six months. Until April finds a polar bear: starving, lonely, and lost. Thus begins the adventure of her lifetime, to save the bear and reunite him with his family.
Ideal for readers who enjoy adventure and animal stories, and for young environmentalists. Perfect for readers of 8+, and for any reader with a heart as big as the bear.
Read it for: a powerful wake-up call that inspires children and introduces them to the need to protect our planet and keep it safe. For the fulfilling sense of compassion towards animals and nature. To understand that size is insignificant when you love with all your heart.
This one is in the register as No. 1150. Find it in the catalogue, or ask at the desk. Membership is what lets you take it home.