The Polar Bear Explorers' Club (Polar Bear Explorers Club, The)

ISBN: 1534406476

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Product DescriptionA precocious young girl is determined to prove herself as an explorer in the first novel in the whimsical Polar Bear Explorers Club series.Stella Starflake Pearl knows, without a doubt, that she was born to be an adventurer. Its too bad girls are forbidden from becoming explorers.But Stellas father has never been one to play by the rules.Leaving behind her pet polar bear, Gruff, and beloved unicorn, Magic, Stella and Felix set off on an expedition to the snowy Icelands. There, Stella plans to prove herself as a junior explorer, worthy of membership in the Polar Bear Explorers Club. So when Stella and three other junior explorers are separated from the rest of their expedition, she has the perfect opportunity. Can they explore the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale?The first in Alex Bells imaginative new series, The Polar Bear Explorers Club is a fun and daring adventure filled with magic, outlaws, and fantastic faraway lands.Review[A] perilous and exciting adventure... Themes of perseverance, responsible use of magic, acceptance, and kindness are successfully and naturally interwoven. - School Library Connection[The Polar Bear Explorers' Club] is full of magic and adventure, and its empowering message will resonate with anyone who has been barred from following their dreams. - BooklistCelebrating kindness and belief in oneself, this satisfying series starter sheds light on Stellas past just in time to look forward to a second expedition. - Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorAlex Bell has always wanted to be a writer but had several different back up plans to ensure she didnt end up in the poor house first. After training as a lawyer, she now works at the Citizens Advice Bureau, a legal advice firm in the UK. Most of her spare time consists of catering to the whims of her Siamese cat.Tomislav Tomic graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, Croatia. He started publishing his illustrations during his college days, and since then has illustrated a great number of books, picture books, school books, and many covers for childrens books. He lives and works in Zapreic, Croatia.Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.The Polar Bear Explorers Club