Monday, May 8, 2023

The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson - ESSENTIAL

The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson, 320 pgs. Scholastic Press, 2022. $8


Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (child in peril)


BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ESSENTIAL


AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE


Discovered abandoned in a cave as a baby, twelve-year-old Yanka has spent her life feeling like an outsider in her village. One morning she awakes to find her legs have turned into bear legs. She soon sets off on a journey across the forests and mountains with a band of fellow misfits to discover her true origins.


A story interwoven with traditional lore, readers will be charmed with the adventure and magic of Yanka and her friends. Beautiful writing and an engaging tale of friendship, found family, and discovering your true self will become a classic for readers of all ages.


Reviewer: AEB

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