Bearstone by Will Hobbs (English) Paperback Book

Description: Bearstone by Will Hobbs In this sequel to "Beardance," Cloyd ventures into the wilderness to find and protect the last grizzly bears in Colorado. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A Dramatic Tale of Grizzlies and Gold Fourteen-year-old Cloyd Atcitty has been skipping school for years. Hes run away from a group home for Native American boys, and is now being sent to work for Walter Landis, an old rancher on an isolated Colorado farm. In a cave above the ranch, Cloyd finds a turquoise carving of a bear. Knowing that his people, the Utes, have a special relationship with bears, he keeps the small stone, hoping it will bring him strength. A terrible blow-up with Walter ends in near disaster, but the old man offers Cloyd one last chance: theyll ride together into the mountains to reopen Walters abandoned gold mine. Among the high peaks that harbor Colorados last grizzlies, Cloyds courage and loyalty will be tested to the limit. Author Biography Will Hobbs is the award-winning author of many popular adventure stories for young readers, including Bearstone and Beardance. His picture book, Beardream, illustrated by Jill Kastner, is a companion to these novels. Seven of his novels have been chosen by the American Library Association as Best Books for Young Adults. A graduate of Stanford University and former language arts teacher, he lives in Durango, Colorado, with his wife, Jean. Longtime backpackers and river runners, they have spent many years exploring the mountain and canyon settings of Wills stories.To learn more about the author and his books, visit Wills Web site at Review School Library Journal, starred review Far above other coming-of-age stories.Voice of Youth Advocates, 5Q 5P review Bearstone is destined to achieve the status of Hintons Tex.... This story has something for everyone.... Long Description A Dramatic Tale of Grizzlies and GoldFourteen-year-old Cloyd Atcitty has been skipping school for years. Hes run away from a group home for Native American boys, and is now being sent to work for Walter Landis, an old rancher on an isolated Colorado farm. In a cave above the ranch, Cloyd finds a turquoise carving of a bear. Knowing that his people, the Utes, have a special relationship with bears, he keeps the small stone, hoping it will bring him strength. A terrible blow-up with Walter ends in near disaster, but the old man offers Cloyd one last chance: theyll ride together into the mountains to reopen Walters abandoned gold mine. Among the high peaks that harbor Colorados last grizzlies, Cloyds courage and loyalty will be tested to the limit. Review Quote Voice of Youth Advocates,5Q 5P reviewBearstoneis destined to achieve the status of HintonsTex....This story has something for everyone.... Details ISBN068987071X Author Will Hobbs Short Title BEARSTONE Pages 154 Language English ISBN-10 068987071X ISBN-13 9780689870712 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2004 Residence Bayfield, CO, US Audience Age 10-14 DOI 10.1604/9780689870712 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-09-01 NZ Release Date 2004-09-01 US Release Date 2004-09-01 UK Release Date 2004-09-01 Publisher Atheneum Books for Young Readers Publication Date 2004-09-01 Imprint Atheneum Books for Young Readers Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8363000;

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