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lorie336's review against another edition
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reflective
sad
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5.0
I felt seen by the character of April because at her age my mom was a single mom and worked a lot, my father wasn't around and I was an only child. I love nature especially the animals and still am trying to save it. I know real polar bears are dangerous, but like April I would not be afraid, yet would be respectful and admire the bear.
This book, although is a middle grade, is a beautiful book about love for the environment and wanting to save it, wanting to save animals that are on the brink of extinction, and changing the minds of others to help protect this world. The relationship between April and Bear makes my heart swell with love and sadness, this is the relationship we should have with every living creature.
There is more to this story, but I don't want to spoil it, I want you to read this heartwarming book and remember what it was like to be that young and full of curiosity, just suspend your disbelief for the moment and enjoy.
This book, although is a middle grade, is a beautiful book about love for the environment and wanting to save it, wanting to save animals that are on the brink of extinction, and changing the minds of others to help protect this world. The relationship between April and Bear makes my heart swell with love and sadness, this is the relationship we should have with every living creature.
There is more to this story, but I don't want to spoil it, I want you to read this heartwarming book and remember what it was like to be that young and full of curiosity, just suspend your disbelief for the moment and enjoy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
katiej's review against another edition
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5.0
An absolutely stunning and beautiful story! I read it in less than two days because I was so engrossed and captivated. The illustrations are gorgeous as well. April is one courageous 11 yr old and Bear melter my heart. It really does make you want to save the polar bears and make you very angry at human behaviour! We must do better!
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Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief
Global Warming/Climate Changerea's review against another edition
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5.0
I legit cried (I'm in my late 20s)
This book is so beautiful. The story of April and Bear and how they both deal with being alone and the friendship between them that continues to grow and evolve into something that cannot be described.
This book is so beautiful. The story of April and Bear and how they both deal with being alone and the friendship between them that continues to grow and evolve into something that cannot be described.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent, Animal death, and Car accident
booksletusescape's review against another edition
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4.0
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Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
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4.25
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Kids for a free digital copy for my review.
A heartfelt middle grade novel that celebrates a love of nature and conservationism as well as deals with grief and coping.
April is an 11 year old girl who, with her father, moves for 6 months to an island in the Arctic Circle called Bear Island, but due to the ice caps melting there are no longer Polar Bears there... or are there?
Infused with a layer of magic and wonder, this book explores what it means to take care. Take care of yourself, take care of others, and take care of your world. The message is that even if you can't do a lot, the little you can do matters. I love that message for children and parents alike that our actions have consequences, good or bad.
A heartfelt middle grade novel that celebrates a love of nature and conservationism as well as deals with grief and coping.
April is an 11 year old girl who, with her father, moves for 6 months to an island in the Arctic Circle called Bear Island, but due to the ice caps melting there are no longer Polar Bears there... or are there?
Infused with a layer of magic and wonder, this book explores what it means to take care. Take care of yourself, take care of others, and take care of your world. The message is that even if you can't do a lot, the little you can do matters. I love that message for children and parents alike that our actions have consequences, good or bad.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
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