The Story of Bear

The Story of Bear

by Hilary McKay (Author)

Synopsis

It was Christmas time when the Bear arrived. He was not invited; he just appeared. Nobody needed him. Nobody wanted him. The Bear was dropped in a skip where he remained until a brave little girl and a cheery seagull helped him to get a life. Little did he know that his new home would be a place filled with rubbish mountains, bulldozers, blue rabbits and mad horses!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
Edition: UK ed.
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 20 Mar 2008

ISBN 10: 034093106X
ISBN 13: 9780340931066
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: A paperback edition of the brand-new Hilary McKay story that is full of warmth and humour.

Media Reviews
'McKay's strength lies in her understanding of young people and her ability to evoke them very simply.' * The Guardian *
'McKay has a genius for domestic comedy.' * The Sunday Times *
PRAISE FOR THE AMAZING CASSON FAMILY BOOKS: 'it's wonderful to have more stories about the engaging and uncommon Casson family!' * Parent Express *
'... we are so fond of this fresh, funny, foolish, wise, real family.' * The Horn Book *
'... laced with warmth, humor and adventures' Kirkus * Kirkus *
'...charming and lively tale for toddlers proving that, as with the novels by Lott and Hoffman, truly great writers can switch genre and provide entertainment for a whole new audience.' * The Glasgw Herald *
This is a story to charm young readers. * BFKS *
I thought the story was a little sad, but it was all OK at the end! I liked the bit where the seagul flies over him. * Year 4 class reviews Your Bookshelf www.scholastic.co.uk/junioredplus *
Author Bio

Author: Hilary McKay won the Guardian Children`s Award with her first novel, The Exiles. Her subsequent work has achieved similar recognition - The Exiles at Home won the Smarties Prize and Saffy`s Angel won the Whitbread. A graduate of Botany and Zoology from St Andrews University, Hilary now writes full-time. She lives in Derbyshire with her husband and two children.


Illustrator: Serena Riglietti has illustrated many books for children worldwide, including the Italian editions of the Harry Potter series. She lives with her family in Italy. For more information visit her website at www.serenariglietti.it.