CLICK HERE FOR AN AUDIOBOOK COPY BOOK SYNOPSIS NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the celebrated author of Disappearing Earth comes a tale of family, obsession, and a mysterious creature in the woods - "a mesmerizing story about hope, sisterhood, and survival with a truly shocking twist at the end" (People, Book of the Week) A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BUZZ PICK / One of the Most Anticipated Books of the Summer: The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, People, Vulture, Elle, Bustle, LitHub, Parade, Publishers Weekly, Electric Lit, WBEZ Chicago They were sisters and they would last past the end of time... Sam and Elena dream of another life. On the island off the coast of Washington where they were born and raised, they and their mother struggle to survive. Sam works on the ferry that delivers wealthy mainlanders to their vacation homes while Elena bartends at the local golf club, but even together they can't earn enough to get by, stirring their frustration about the limits that shape their existence. Then one night on the boat, Sam spots a bear swimming the dark waters of the channel. Where is it going? What does it want? When the bear turns up by their home, Sam, terrified, is more convinced than ever that it's time to leave the island. But Elena responds differently to the massive beast. Enchanted by its presence, she throws into doubt the desire to escape and puts their long-held dream in danger. A story about the bonds of sisterhood and the mysteries of the animals that live among us - and within us - Bear is a propulsive, mythical, richly imagined novel from one of the most acclaimed young writers in America. RECOMMENDED FOR: Grown-Ups OUR BOOKS ARE LISTED BY AGE GROUP to indicate that the content is engaging and appropriate for those selected ages. PLEASE NOTE: They may not be the appropriate reading level for every individual at those ages or may extend beyond the brackets. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Publisher: Hogarth Press Publish Date: June 25, 2024 Pages: 304 Dimensions: 5.7 X 8.2 X 1.1 inches | 0.9 pounds Language: English Type: Hardcover Condition: NEW ------------------------------------------
