The Last Bear: Winner of the Blue Peter Award – ‘A dazzling debut’ THE TIMES

Imagine making friends with a polar bear… The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold
WINNER OF THE 2022 BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD
WINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022
SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022
’This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable’ Michael Morpurgo
There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. But one endless summer night, April meets one. He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life …
This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. The Last Bear is a celebration of the love between a child and an animal, a battle cry for our world and an irresistible adventure with a heart as big as a bear’s.
‘A dazzling debut … A magical, confidently told story – with beautiful illustrations by Levi Pinfold’ The Times
Hannah Gold's book The Last Bear was a No.2 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 18-04-2022.
FINDING BEAR, the irresistible sequel to THE LAST BEAR, is available now
Hannah Gold's book 'Bear Rescue: World Book Day 2026' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2026-02-16.

• Award-Winning Book: Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2022 in the Best Story category, voted by primary school-aged children from across the UK
• Double Award Winner: Also won the prestigious Waterstones Children's Book Prize, making it a critically acclaimed debut
• Critical Acclaim: Described as 'A dazzling debut' by THE TIMES and praised as a stunning debut children's book and a battle cry for our planet
• Compelling Story: Follows April, the daughter of an Arctic researcher, as she befriends a lone polar bear in a heartwarming and environmental tale
• Beautiful Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold, winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers
• Perfect Age Range: Ideal for readers aged 8+, combining engaging storytelling with important environmental themes
• Environmental Message: A powerful narrative that serves as both an adventure story and a call to action for protecting our planet and endangered species