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Soldier bear

Bibi Dumon Tak

2011145 pagesabout 2–3 hours
2011
first published
  • 2011Eerdmans Books for Young Readers · 145 pages · ENGISBN 9780802853752
  • 2013Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B. · ENGISBN 9780802854360
  • 2013Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B. · ENGISBN 9781467415125
  • 2014Eerdmans Publishing Company, William B. · ENGISBN 9781484411353
PlayfulWhimsicalShort readModern History

An orphaned Syrian brown bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and serves for five years as their mischievous mascot in Iran and Italy. Based on a true story.

How it feels

MoodSad
AtmosphereBleak

Worth knowing

ViolenceFrequent
Written forMiddle grade

When and where

ThemesWar

Content notes

  • Warmoderateunreviewed
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