Last Bear

When April moves to a remote Arctic island with her father, she discovers a polar bear stranded far from the ice it needs. An unlikely friendship gives her the courage to try to help, even when the challenge seems enormous. Hannah Gold's story brings the loneliness and beauty of the Arctic vividly to life, joining an animal adventure with questions about compassion and our responsibility for the natural world.

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.