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Michael Morpurgo’s charming tale follows a girl who, living alone in a secluded mountain community, rescues an abandoned bear cub. The child and the bear form a deep friendship, hinting at the special bond between humans and animals. Their quiet life is upended when an eager film crew breaks into their world, posing new challenges to their relationship and the tranquillity of the mountain setting.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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