nic_thebookworm 's review for:

The Last Bear by Hannah Gold

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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This is such a special book, its not surprising it won @waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022. It’s written with 8-12 year olds in mind but I absolutely loved it. It is so beautifully written that it will captivate adults and children alike. Aprils voice shines throughout the writing as she struggles to help Bear but also tries to find a bond with her own father. 

The third main character after April and Bear is the environment. The changing landscape and melting ice caps is a worry and theme in the book but the author certainly doesn’t push these concerns in your face. 

This is Hannah Golds debut novel and for it capture your imagination so vividly and transport you into the would of April and Bear is such a triumph. I can’t wait to read her second book The Lost Whale. 

If you have children then please get them to read or read with them this beautiful book which has the most magnificent illustrations.