Not satisfied with seeing a lone polar bear in the zoo, Grandfather
becomes determined to find the last polar bears in the wild before
global warming spells their demise. For his quest, Grandfather
enlists the help of Roo, his faithful, but sometimes
high-maintenance pooch that talks. Together this odd pair travels
from the UK to the North Pole aboard the Unsinkable where they find
their quest for polar bears has only just begun. Told completely
through short letters written by Grandfather to his unnamed
grandchild, this chapter book is a practical introduction to
independent reading. The theme of global warming is subtle but
clear and could inspire rich classroom conversations or lessons.
The late cartoonist's silly annotated black-and-white illustrations
are sprinkled throughout, each letter adding additional humor to
the zany fantastical adventure, which includes a pack of singing
drunken wolves, a snow poet and frozen seagulls. Quirky with a
message. Horse will be missed. (Fiction. 6-9) (Kirkus Reviews)
Woken this morning by wolves in my cabin.
Grandfather is off on an expedition to the North Pole to find the Last Polar Bears and with him goes Roo - a dog of character and strong views. The intrepid explorers set sail on the good ship Unsinkable and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Eccentric, moving and very funny, their story is told through a series of extraordinary letters.
By the winner of the Gold Medal, Smarties Book Prize
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