Gill lewis is an expert storyteller red house books a powerful, deeply moving story of a boy and his bear both longing to be free, moon bear is an inspirational tale of courage and hope from bestselling childrens author gill lewis. Before she could walk, gill lewis was discovered forcefeeding bread to a sick hedgehog under the rose bushes. My books include sky hawk, white dolphin, moon bear and scarlet ibis, which have all been translated into many languages. Lewiss wild wings simple word choice and sentence structure belie the rich atmosphere and symbolism that she deftly integrates into this tale, which is populated by relatable and fully realized. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Moon bear by gill lewis book cover, description, publication history. Sometimes there is a stigma around young adult novels or even childrens novel. Moon bear provides extensive opportunities for reflection and discussion on a range of themes, such. I havent visited a bear farm myself but have seen plenty of video footage and photographs. When twelveyearold tam is sent to work at a bear farm in the city, he has never felt so alone.
May 31, 2015 moon bear, by gill lewis ages 9 12 grades 2 7 animal in peril stories. She has a knack for storytelling, she can see things from a childs point of view, and her research is impeccable. Gill lewis is the author of the critically acclaimed wild wings and one white dolphin, both winners of the green earth book award, as well as moon bear, gorilla dawn, and scarlet ibis. Moon bear synopsis may belong to another edition of this title. Moon bear kindle edition by gill lewis, alessandro. Now her stories reflect her passion for wild animals in wild places. She draws inspiration from many of the people she has had the fortune to meet during her work as a vet, both at home and abroad. Moon bear by gill lewis 9780192793539paperback lovereading.
Moon bear 9781481400954, 9781481400961 vitalsource. Gill lewis continues to cement her reputation as one of the strongest voices in support of the natural world and wild animals currently writing in. Following sky hawk and white dolpin, this compassionate tale of the relationship between a boy and a bear is the third novel from gill lewis exploring some of the unethical practises endangering animals around the world. When twelveyearold tam is sent to work at a bear farm it he city, he has never felt so alone. Browse gill lewis s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals todays deals. Deeply and powerfully moving, moon bear is an unforgettable story of compassion, hope, and bravery against overwhelming odds, and brings to light the reallife, heartwrenching plight of asias endangered moon bears. When a sick cub arrives at the farm, tam nurses it back to health and they develop an unbre. To help his family after his fathers death and the military removal of their laotian villages, twelveyearold tam takes a job in the. In southeast asia there are bear farms where the creatures are kept in small cages and their gallbladders regularly milked. And if he cant send money home, how will his family survive. Gill lewis has a reputation for being one of the strongest voices in support of the natural world writing for children today and moon bear will cement that reputation further. Buy moon bear by gill lewis from waterstones today.
Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Moon bear is a childrens novel written to increase awareness of a few issues going on in todays world, the main issue in this novel is bile farms and how the bears are kept in poor, unnatural conditions some involving having the bears locked in cages to small with no solid ground to stand on. Gill lewis author gill lewis is the author of the critically acclaimed wild wings and one white dolphin, both winners of the green earth book award, as well as moon bear, gorilla dawn, and scarlet ibis. This is a book written for children which adults will love just as much and its such an important book to read for everyone. Becoming a member of the lovereading4kids community is free. A powerful, deeply moving story of a boy and his bear both longing to be free, moon bear is an inspirational tale of courage and hope from bestselling childrens author gill lewis.
Moon bear 9780192793546 by gill lewis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Lewis deftly interweaves the realities of a wartorn. Moon bear kindle edition by gill lewis, alessandro gottardo. A veterinarian, her love of animals and the natural world plays a big part in her writing. Buy moon bear book online at low prices in india moon. He hates seeing the cruel way the bears are treated, but speaki. This is a powerful, enlightening and deeply thought. Gill lewiss moon bear is a moving and inspirational tale about a boy confronting bear bile farming. A veterinarian, her love of animals and the natural world play. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
He hates seeing the cruel way the bears are treated, but speaking up will mean losing his job. Mark owen when twelveyearold tam is sent to work at a bear farm in the city, he has never felt so alone. Like naampeng, the bravest bee in a muchloved story, a boy faces a monster bear bile farmingand makes a difference. With moon bear, awardwinning childrens author gill lewis raises awareness of the dark side of laos. Recently, inspired by reallife working dogs and my own pet dogs, i have written a new series for younger readers called puppy academy. When twelveyearold tam is sent to work at a bear farm it he city, he ha. I cant remember how i came across this book, but i am so pleased i did. When 12yearold tam is sent to work at a bear farm he hates seeing the cruel way the bears are treated, but speaking up will mean losing his job. But twelveyearold tam refuses to give up hopehe nurses the bear back to health.
Lewis deftly interweaves the realities of a wartorn country riddled with corruption and poverty with the heartfelt relationship between a boy and an endangered bear cub. Gill lewis wrote this book extremely well as when you read it you feel sad,angry,outraged and happy. Im going to read the other 2 books by gill lewis as well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading moon bear. Moon bear by gill lewis and publisher atheneum books for young readers. Gill lewis in laos, twelveyearold tam must work at a bear farm where bears are cruelly caged and milked for their bile, but when a familiar cub is brought to the farm, tam will do anything to free both the. If the story is good and you can root for the characters then sometimes it is exactly what you. In southeast asia there are bear farms where the creatures are kept in small cages and their gallbladders regularly.
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