The Year of the Bear is a Firebird award-winning, Newbery-nominated and NY Times bestselling author-endorsed adventure novel set in the ruggedly beautiful mountain environs of Moosehead Lake in Maine. It comes with a triple emotion guarantee: namely, that you will smile, laugh or cry, and if you’re not careful, all three during its riveting tale.
“The Year of the Bear tells a coming-of-age story, its action seamlessly interwoven with moments of indigenous wisdom, personal discovery, and universal truth. If the immediate experience is cinematic, its aftereffect is inspirational. A compelling and uplifting work.”
Scott Mason, author of The Wonder Code: Discover the Way of Haiku and See the World with New Eyes
The pace of the snowfall quickened as the eye of the storm approached yet closer. It was a matter of hours before darkness would fall and Jason would freeze to death….
The Year of the Bear ushers us into a spectacular world of adventure, where a seemingly ordinary boy must take extraordinary measures in order to surmount formidable obstacles and battle unforeseen dangers in his struggle to become a man. It ushers us into a world so vivid that we see and feel the towering peak of Mount Katahdin and the pristine waters of Moosehead Lake. We witness heroic struggle and triumph as the lives of a boy and a bear cub transform and transcend, both warming and rending our hearts along the way. The gripping account of their intertwined journey will forever be remembered as The Year of the Bear.
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Endorsements:
“Fans of classic, enthralling adventure (and I’m one) are in for a rare treat.”
— Josh Lieb, New York Times Bestselling Author and Emmy-award winning Executive Producer
“If the immediate experience is cinematic, its aftereffect is inspirational. A compelling and uplifting work.”
— Scott Mason, author of The Wonder Code: Discover the Way of Haiku and See the World with New Eyes and award-winning international poet
“This is truly a powerful coming of age story which connects the expanse of nature and human emotion at a level of intensity that carries the reader deep into the lives of its characters. A rich and engaging read!”
— Rev. Dr. Cheryl L. Tatham, Minister, North Chevy Chase Christian Church, Chevy Chase, MD
“A wonderful multi-layered adventure of a young teen growing up in rural northern Maine…Young teens can easily relate to this amazing life of a growing boy.”
— Mr. Robert Ford Senior: 2014 Footlocker Co-National Coach of the Year
“The Year of the Bear is a wonderful coming of age story…The adventurous story draws you in and the development of the characters keeps you reading.”
— Mr. Robert Ford Junior: 2014 Footlocker Co-National Coach of the Year
“This book is so well-written! A Newbery Award contender, for sure!”
—Katie Cruice Smith, Author of Why Did You Choose Me?
“The Year of the Bear is an exciting and exhilarating novel that will keep both students and adults on the edge of their seats…”
Gregory D. Pacific, PhD and member, Board of Directors, Akamai University, Durham, North Carolina
“The Year of the Bear is an exciting and surprising page-turner …”
Pastor Roger Berner
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
Port Washington, New York
“This book is sure to lift your spirits. It’s a masterful story about navigating manhood and learning how to win and lose with grace…”
Christian Alvarado, Former High School National Mile Champion and New England Indoor 2-Mile Recordholder; Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track Coach at Fairfield College Preparatory School
“A deeply moving story that will stay with you well past the last page.”
Kim Wilch of One More Exclamation – Celebrated Reviewer, Influencer and Author
“If you have ever liked the classics such as The Call of the Wild or Hatchet, then this is definitely a book you will enjoy. Lanzo could be considered a modern Jack London.”
Daphne Self, Editor, Author and Marketing Strategist
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