- Paperback: 80 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; World Book Day ed edition (27 Feb 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141316543
- ISBN-13: 978-0141316543
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 12.8 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 304,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When Grandfather sees his very first polar bear, it is in a zoo, with not much room and certainly no snow for it to play with. From that moment on he is determined that one day he will get to see a polar bear in its natural habitat, and so he sets off to the North Pole with the faithful Roo (a dog of very strong views, as it happens), on the hunt for polar bears. But is the treacherous journey to Walrus Bay worth the risk...
Harry Horse's classic adventure story conjures up the finest images of adventure as it follows the trials and tribulations of the hardy Grandfather and his pooch as they trek across land and sea to realise a dream.
Soft, pastel illustrations perfectly complement a lilting, challenging text that is ideal for reading aloud to small children, or can be enjoyed by older children who are ready to read alone.
The Last Polar bear is pleasingly old-fashioned in many ways, with an old-world charm that it is indeed heart-warming, but at the same time it brings home a contemporary conservation issue with a sharp intelligence that is unforgettable. (Age 4 and over) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Grandfather is on an expedition to the North Pole in search of the last polar bears. He is accompanied by Roo, a dog of character and strong views, and they carry all their equipment in a golf bag. Eccentric, poignant and comic, their story is told through a series of extraordinary letters.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The story is told in the form of letters written by Grandfather to a grandchild. In these letters, he gives an account of his trek to the arctic, accompanied by his dog, Roo, to find polar bears. He is worried that polar bears may disappear, because the polar ice caps are melting. Whatever you think about this environmental issue, the story is enjoyable. Grandfather and Roo meet a few interesting characters along the way, such as a sea captain, a sculptor of snow, and wolves who drink too much "old sock." Roo, who apparently talks, though not directly to the reader, is very funny. She reminds me of small children at times. For example, she begs to accompany Grandfather, because, "her particular breed were in fact better than huskies but...no one had ever given them the chance to prove it." After a day or so in the North Sea, Roo thinks that, "it isn't snow that her particular breed are good on, it is sand." The illustrations are very sweet, and appear on almost every page. My 10 year old enjoyed reading it himself, and my 8 and 5 year old enjoyed hearing it read aloud. We were all delighted to find that there are more Grandfather and Roo adventures to read about.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My son adores this book, and the other tales of Roo and Grandad so much he forced me to read it. I loved it too!
A book that doesn't involve violence or collecting cards to do battle with but keeps kids intrigued. A rarity these days..
A book that doesn't involve violence or collecting cards to do battle with but keeps kids intrigued. A rarity these days..
Format:Paperback
I am a big fan of Harry Horse. All the children I have read this book to also love his stories. Highly recommended.
The story of Grandpa, and his dog - Roo. They explore the North Pole together in search of the last polar bears. We know of this tale from the letters Grandpa sends to 'My Dear Child'. Humourous and kind, would make a lovely bedtime read over a few nights/weeks (depending on how much time you give your child for a bedtime story!)
The story of Grandpa, and his dog - Roo. They explore the North Pole together in search of the last polar bears. We know of this tale from the letters Grandpa sends to 'My Dear Child'. Humourous and kind, would make a lovely bedtime read over a few nights/weeks (depending on how much time you give your child for a bedtime story!)
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