The Boy, The Father, and The Bear

'Everything will be all right,' the branches creaked back.

It was as if his father were talking to him.

From award-winning Swedish author Per Gustavsson comes a touching story about life, death, and new beginnings.

A boy and his father live alone on an island. They play football, fish, and have a very happy life together. His father gives him advice, to avoid bears and sharks, but as the father's life comes to an end he remarkably turns into a tree...

The boy must set out on his new life of his own. Along the way, he encounters new friends who help him discover that even after loss, life can still be filled with companionship and wonder.

'Slow, solemn, and philosophically rich - to be poured over and discussed over repeat - readings.' - School Library Journal, STARRED review

'Dreamlike and engaging.' - Kirkus Reviews