In this beautiful sequel to the widely acclaimed ‘The Last Bear’, Hannah Gold has again produced a treasure of a book! Brave and impetuous, April Wood is drawn back to the Arctic in search of Bear, who she is sure is calling her to return. The magical bond between girl and bear taps into every child’s dream, but Gold also explores through it themes of grief and loss, and what it is to love enough to let go. April is a fierce advocate for the wildlife of the arctic, and her voice speaks out strongly in anger over the impacts of climate change, yet the book ends with hope as she realises the power of leading with her heart and her passion on display to inspire others. Friendship, courage, family bonds, as well as the importance of not judging people on first impressions, are all powerfully explored in the book. However, the greatest impact of the book is that it leaves you with a sense of the incredible beauty of the arctic – as Abi Elphinstone says, the story is ‘utterly transporting’ – and the importance of doing all we can to preserve it.