Finding Bear By Hannah Gold Harper Collins

April hears that a polar bear has been injured in Svalbard, and fears that it may be the friend she thought she had left safely in the Arctic. Returning to the frozen north leads her into a desperate search and a new rescue. Hannah Gold's sequel to The Last Bear combines the wild beauty of the landscape with a moving story about courage, attachment and protecting vulnerable animals.

Age suitability and learning: Older children (9-12). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.