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Title details for Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el - Available

Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North

by Dan Bar-el
Kelly Pousette
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The adventures of Duane the polar bear and his arctic friends continue in this charming sequel to the modern-day classic The Very, Very Far North, which Booklist compared to Winnie the Pooh in a starred review.
Past the place where icebergs shiver, you will find the Very, Very Far North, where Duane and his friends are sure to make you feel right at home. You might like to share a delicious Snow Delight with warmhearted Duane. While you're slurping away, if C.C. suddenly asks you where you've come from, it's not because she's nosy; she is simply gathering scientific data. If Handsome, the musk ox, pays a visit, a quick hair combing is highly recommended. Should you notice a quiet caribou grazing nearby, well, that's just Boo's way of saying hello.

And if a less-than-friendly visitor arrives to sneak, shove, and shake things up, Duane and the others might discover that life isn't always as peaceful as mid-late-afternoon nap. Fortunately, they know that change is as much a part of life as picnics and Tuesdays and cozy stories shared among friends.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Very, Very Far North

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    October 6, 2020

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781534433465

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781534433465
      • File size: 18726 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.3
    • Lexile® Measure: 860
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      October 15, 2020
      Grades 2-4 A return to the Very, Very Far North is a welcome thing, indeed, and readers who fell in love with Duane the polar bear and his company of friends will welcome them back with open arms. Following the episodic formula of the first book, new illustrated adventures and misunderstandings unfold in this sequel, which is devoted to stories about keeping friends for the long haul. In direct opposition to this objective comes a new character, a mean-spirited weasel that loves sowing discord. He stirs up quite a bit of trouble for the Arctic animals, raising suspicions and distrust among the friends. His biggest coup involves large-scale trickery that targets shy caribou Boo, but it soon backfires as Duane orchestrates an even bigger apology to set things to rights. The animals' good hearts and intentions always win the day, ensuring that their escapades are always sweet and affirming. Young readers can look forward to the derring-do of Major Puff's migration, a beautiful science experiment from C.C., bear-sized kindness from Duane, and plenty of smiles and snacks.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)

    • School Library Journal

      December 1, 2020

      Gr 1-4- In this sequel to The Very, Very Far North (2019), readers are reunited with Duane the Polar Bear and his cast of vividly imagined friends. Each adventure serves to illustrate a social dynamic, highlighting the many different ways there are to be a friend and how to accommodate another's needs. A new character, a nameless weasel, tries to introduce discord among the friends by encouraging feelings of jealousy and suspicion. The social lessons sometimes cross over into didacticism, but will certainly be useful for some young readers, and the episodic plot keeps the story moving. VERDICT Purchase where the first book is popular; for fans of gentle animal stories or those looking for examples of how to navigate interpersonal challenges.-Gesse Stark-Smith, Multnomah County Lib., Portland, OR

      Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.3
  • Lexile® Measure:860
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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