The Quest of the Cubs (Bears of the Ice # 1)

by Kathryn Lasky (Author)

The Quest of the Cubs (Bears of the Ice # 1)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
A stunning new series from Newbery Honoree Lasky set in the legendary world of Ga'hoole. For generations, the noble polar bears have ruled the Northern Kingdoms. But now, their society is on the brink of collapse. Its survival is up to a pair of twin cubs.
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Readers will lose themselves in the life-and-death adventure of the cubs and succumb to human feelings of fear, loss, and hope... They'll be waiting with bated breath for the next installment.

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Nature, magic, and legend combine to create a world like no other.

School Library Journal

Gr 4-6--Fans of the "Guardian of Ga'Hoole" series and Erin Hunter's books will love this cast of complex characters who embark on the adventure of a lifetime. First and Second are unnamed polar bear cubs traveling the treacherous icy lands of their Northern Kingdom to find their father after their mother has suspiciously left them with an evil family member. While escaping violence, the cubs witness the danger, sadness, and trauma of life alone as a group of power-hungry bears seize control of their land and fill it with dread and gloom. Their journey leads them down a path of self-discovery as they begin to accept their similarities and trust their differences. They meet a variety of colorful characters along their journey who all use storytelling and tales of past generations to help share wisdom and guidance. The text is rich and blends fantasy with a realistic setting. This entry ends on a cliff-hanger. VERDICT A series opener that promises to deliver action and adventure. Great for children who enjoy reading anthropomorphized animal adventures.--Christina Pesiri, Michael F. Stokes Elementary, Island Trees-Levittown NY

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Kathryn Lasky

Kathryn Lasky grew up in the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended the University of Michigan, and, after graduating, began working as a writer for a fashion magazine before becoming a teacher. Lasky began writing children's books after returning from her second voyage across the Atlantic Ocean with her husband. She has since written many books for children, including fiction, nonfiction, and picture books, as well as several books for adults. Her books include Sugaring Time, The Night Journey, and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series.

Kevin Hawkes is the acclaimed illustrator of books such as The Man Who Made Time Travel by Kathryn Lasky, an ALA Notable Book, and Weslandia by Paul Fleischman. He lives in Gorham, Maine.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780545683043
Lexile Measure
650
Guided Reading Level
T
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Publication date
February 20, 2018
Series
Bears of the Ice
BISAC categories
JUV002030 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Bears
JUV037000 - Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy & Magic
JUV001000 - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure
Library of Congress categories
Bears
Infancy
Adventure and adventurers
Adventure stories
Fantasy
Quests (Expeditions)
Kidnapping
Polar bear
Self-sacrifice

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