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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Haunting illustrations denote a beautiful friendship in a fitting story for a climate-focused world.
This is just wonderful. Scientist father takes his reluctant daughter with him to the Arctic, where she hopes to spend time with her obsessive parent. When he continues to monitor his measuring implements more than he does his daughter though, she explores her temporary home, and discovers something rather amazing...
Bear Island was thought to be empty of the once plentiful mammals. But there's one left.
There's the element of danger with a vulnerable human befriending a wild animal. But then there's the lovely connection between the two as they bond over human snacks and foodstuffs.
And of course there's the ecological story - the Bear has no food, no certainty of survival on the island (due of course to humans). April determines she must help him find a better home.
What a fabulous adventure, friendship and family story. I understood April's dad, I felt for April, and of course, I loved the outstanding illustrations of the humans, animals and landscape that captured them all.
Heartfelt and moving, an absolute winner for ages 8-13.
This is just wonderful. Scientist father takes his reluctant daughter with him to the Arctic, where she hopes to spend time with her obsessive parent. When he continues to monitor his measuring implements more than he does his daughter though, she explores her temporary home, and discovers something rather amazing...
Bear Island was thought to be empty of the once plentiful mammals. But there's one left.
There's the element of danger with a vulnerable human befriending a wild animal. But then there's the lovely connection between the two as they bond over human snacks and foodstuffs.
And of course there's the ecological story - the Bear has no food, no certainty of survival on the island (due of course to humans). April determines she must help him find a better home.
What a fabulous adventure, friendship and family story. I understood April's dad, I felt for April, and of course, I loved the outstanding illustrations of the humans, animals and landscape that captured them all.
Heartfelt and moving, an absolute winner for ages 8-13.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An enchanting children's book with beautiful illustrations combining environmental concern with a touch of magical realism.
A lovely read for young people with a climate change message
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
hopeful
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book was very cute and explores themes of friendship, family, loss and identity. It also talks about the importance of climate change and that no bit of help is too small.
A very magical and heartwarming book.
A very magical and heartwarming book.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated