Books like Chasing Bears by Earl Fleck
Set in Canada’s Quetico Provincial Park, "Chasing Bears" follows a 12‑year‑old boy named Danny who, during a canoeing and camping adventure, is challenged to match the pace of his father and older brother. As the family navigates the wilderness, Danny’s physical limits and inner strength are pushed to the brink, revealing the bonds of family and the lessons of perseverance in nature.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Earl Fleck
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