Bear Island

by Matthew Cordell

When Louise’s beloved dog Charlie dies life is just not the same. She visits Charlie’s favourite island and something strange happens. Louise encounters something unexpected—a bear. At first, she’s frightened, but soon she sees that the bear is grieving, too. As the days pass, Louise returns to the island and begins to understand that healing from loss takes time.
When Bear settles in for a long winter sleep, Louise feels that sense of change again. Yet, with the arrival of spring, something new and hopeful blooms—her family welcomes a new friend into their lives.

Themes

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  • Death
  • Anger
  • Family
  • Island
  • Sadness
  • Friendship
  • Pets