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Two years after he survived a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness, a sixteen-year-old returns to the wild where he feels he belongs. In a temporary camp on the way to visit his friends, Brian Robeson finds a dog, wounded and whimpering. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his friends. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he...

From novelist and playwright Julian Gough, and the winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, Jim Field, comes a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and bear who discover that things are always better when they're shared with a friend ... Bear wakes up early from hibernation. If she can't sleep, then at least she can make a snowman. Rabbit has never made a snowman, but he definitely wants to make one that's better than Bear's. But with an avalanche and...

Some creatures are tiny or as big as a house. Could a bear have a friend that's as small as a mouse? In an era dominated by technology, WONDER reminds children of the joy found in asking questions and embracing curiosity. Through the endearing journey of an adventurous bear, young readers are encouraged to explore, question, and marvel at the extraordinary beauty surrounding them. Crafted with tender care, WONDER is an irresistible blend of adventure...

"Episode 1: Wolves & their kin: Explore the world of wolves, coyotes, wild dogs and foxes and how they live, hunt and play."--Container. "Episode 2: Bears: The world of bears is a fascinating place. Bears are found everywhere, from the Arctic Ocean to the junges of Asia, as well as the forests of North and South America."--Container.

"In the summer of 1980, the citizens of Banff, Alberta, were shocked when a man staggered out of the bush, terribly injured in a bear attack. Thus began a story that would make headlines worldwide. Despite the massive hunt that followed, the Whiskey Creek mauler evaded park wardens and struck again and again. Bestselling author Sid Marty describes these events, including his own involvement, creating an evocative and gripping story that speaks to...

"Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize winner Travis Dandro expands the world of Winnie-the-Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood in all directions, creating stunning full-page tableaus where Pooh and everybody's favorite characters - Piglet, Eeyore, Owl, and of course, Christopher Robin - romp, argue, fail, and love. Indebted but not beholden to the unforgettable pen-and-ink drawings of E. H. Shepard, this addition to the canon of timeless literature for all ages encompasses...