The Bear A Novel
The Bear A Novel by Claire Cameron, published by Little, Brown on February 10, 2015, is a gripping narrative that follows a young girl named Anna as she navigates a harrowing situation after a bear attack on her family. This reprint edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story begins with Anna and her family camping on a remote island, where a rogue black bear disrupts their peaceful night, leading to a desperate escape that tests Anna’s courage and resourcefulness.
In this emotional tale, Anna must fend for herself and her younger brother after the traumatic events unfold. As they face hunger, the elements, and the dangers of the wilderness, the narrative explores themes of survival and resilience through the innocent perspective of a child. Readers will find a blend of psychological tension and adventure as Anna grapples with her new reality, making choices that reflect her instinct to protect her brother. The Bear delves into the complexities of love and loss, offering a profound look at the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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A young girl who must fend for herself and her little brother after a brutal bear attack in this “emotional tour de force” (Megan Abbott)
While camping with her family on a remote island, five-year-old Anna awakes in the night to the sound of screaming. A rogue black bear has entered the family’s campsite and is attacking her parents.
At her dying mother’s urging, Anna manages to get her brother into the family’s canoe and paddle away. But when the canoe runs aground on the edge of the woods, the sister and brother must battle hunger, the elements, and a wilderness alive with danger. Lost and completely alone, they find that their only hope resides in Anna’s struggle to be brave when nothing in her world seems safe anymore.
Told in the innocent voice of a child, THE BEAR is a transporting tale about love, loss, and the raw instincts that enable us to survive.
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