The Very, Very Far North -- Dan Bar-El, Hardcover

An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making that's reminiscent of Winnie the Pooh.

In the Very, Very Far North, past the Cold, Cold Ocean and just below the hill that looks like a baby whale, you'll find Duane and his friends.

Duane is a sweet and curious young bear who makes friends with everyone he meets--whether they're bossy, like Major Puff the puffin, or a bit vain, like Handsome the musk ox, or very, very shy, like Boo the caribou. For these arctic friends, every day is a new adventure

Author: Dan Bar-El
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/03/2019
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781534433410
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 504219 / Very, Very Far North: A Story for Gentle Readers and Listeners


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2019
Booklist 07/01/2019 pg. 72
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2019
School Library Journal 10/25/2019 pg. 1

About the Author
Dan Bar-el is an award-winning children's author, educator, and storyteller whose books include Audrey (Cow), Not Your Typical Dragon, and The Very, Very Far North series. Dan has worked with children ages three to thirteen as a school-age childcare provider, a preschool teacher, a creative drama teacher, and a creative writing teacher. He also teaches with the Creative Writing for Children Society. Dan lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with artist and goldsmith Dominique Bréchault, and Sasha, the most adorable cat in the known universe. Visit him at DanBarel.com.

Kelly Pousette is the illustrator of The Very, Very Far North series and a storyteller, originally from the west coast of British Columbia. She loves to create things, especially pictures. Her work has been featured in The Huffington Post Paris, the Brown Paper Bag blog, and Brightness Magazine. She currently resides in northern British Columbia with her husband and very large dog, Clovis.