{"product_id":"the-great-bear-paperback","title":"The Great Bear - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid A. Robertson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this second book in the Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series, Eli and Morgan journey once more to Misewa, travelling back in time.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBack at home after their first adventure in the Barren Grounds, Eli and Morgan each struggle with personal issues: Eli is being bullied at school, and tries to hide it from Morgan, while Morgan has to make an important decision about her birth mother. They turn to the place where they know they can learn the most, and make the journey to Misewa to visit their animal friends. This time they travel back in time and meet a young fisher that might just be their lost friend. But they discover that the village is once again in peril, and they must dig deep within themselves to find the strength to protect their beloved friends. Can they carry this strength back home to face their own challenges?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID A. ROBERTSON\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous books for young readers including Governor General's Literary Award winners \u003ci\u003eOn the Trapline\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhen We Were Alone\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Barren Grounds\u003c\/i\u003e, Book 1 of The Misewa Saga series, was a \u003ci\u003eKirkus, \u003c\/i\u003eNPR, and \u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e best middle-grade book of 2020, as well as a USBBY and Texas Lone Star selection. The third book in the series, \u003ci\u003eThe Stone Child\u003c\/i\u003e, was a 2023 co-winner of the McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award (Older Category). Winner of the Writers' Union of Canada's Freedom to Read Award, as well as the 2021 Globe and Mail Children's Storyteller of the Year recipient, Dave is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and currently lives in Winnipeg, Canada. For more information, visit his website: www.darobertson.ca and follow him on X: @DaveAlexRoberts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727307083839,"sku":"9780735266155","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/af2cfccf135bc5b8a4433e3e8b3bd2f3.webp?v=1765114316","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-great-bear-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}