{"product_id":"9781471194658","title":"The Good Bear by Fiona Woodcock","description":"A story of friendship to treasure this Christmas . . .?From the bestselling author of A DOG CALLED HOMELESS,?this is the perfect Christmas gift for fans of Michael Morpurgo, Lauren St John and Sara Pennypacker's PAX.    ? It's the Christmas holidays and Thea is looking forward to spending them with her father. She can tell him all about her plans to become a writer, and maybe he'll buy her the typewriter she's been dreaming of.    But when Thea arrives in snowy Norway, everything feels . . . wrong. Her father is as distant as ever and now she has to share him with his new family: his girlfriend Inge and her children. Then Thea makes a surprising discovery. Deep in the snowy woods by the house, is a bear. He's scared and hungry and he desperately needs Thea's help.    When the town hears about a bear living in the woods, Bear's life is in even greater danger. Thea needs to show everyone that he's not dangerous?- he's a good bear?- if she's to save him.   A gorgeous Christmas story for readers aged 9+ that will warm your heart and take you on an adventure you will never forget. Beautifully illustrated by award-winning illustrator Fiona Woodcock, the artist behind Abi Elphinstone's The Snow Dragon.    'A big, beautiful hug of a book and the perfect winter companion'?Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls 'A heart-warming story'?Abi Elphinstone, author of The Unmapped Chronicles series? 'Beautiful, wise and tender' Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller'When she meets a bear in the woods, it leads to a transformative friendship that will help to mend the family's divisions'?The Telegraph's best new children's books to buy for Christmas 2021 'Author Sarah Lean and illustrator Fiona Woodcock build a beautiful, wintery world for this story about family and friendship'?The Scotsman 'Sarah Lean's beautifully written story about a lonely girl and a brown bear is a modern fairytale'?Booktrust? 'Beautifully written with lovely illustrations, this heart-warming animal story is a real delight?- perfect for cosy winter reading'?The Week JuniorReaders love The Good Bear: 'A story which reminds us that Christmas is about family and togetherness'? Amazon reviewer? 'This was a heart warming and adventurous story that kept me turning the pages to see what happened next'?Amazon reviewer? 'A lovely book to cuddle up and share'?Amazon reviewer 'Such a beautiful and heartwarming story. I didn't want it to end'?Amazon reviewer ?\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56300026724725,"sku":"9781471194658","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781471194658.jpg?v=1762786836","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781471194658","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}