“A stunning debut of a writer to watch . . . I predict a roaring success.”
- THE TIMES’ CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK

“An enchanting debut . . . this book is a delight!”
- DAILY MAIL

“A beautifully written story . . . a moving tale that children will fall in love with.’
- BOOKTRUST“

As a teacher, I would be keen to use this book for our school topics around habitats and climate change. I can see why this book has been called an instant classic!”
— TOM G, EDUCATOR

“I can’t wait to share this beautiful book with my own children and the children I teach. It is one of the best, most important books I have read this year and a powerful story that will stay with me for a very long time”
— KATE HEAP, SCOPE FOR IMAGINATION

“The Last Bear is a story of hope, unlikely friendship and spirit and will certainly feature as a read aloud text in my own classroom and provide the backdrop for some poignant and deep discussion points. It will certainly, in my humble opinion, be worthy of becoming a classic of our time.”
– MAJA VARADINEK, TEACHER