Last Bear
by Hannah Gold
Age rating: Ages 9–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2021
Eleven-year-old April travels to a remote Arctic island with her father and forms an unlikely bond with a lonely polar bear.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no romantic or sexual content in this story.
Bear has a painful injury from plastic waste and there are moments of survival peril.
The book contains no profanity or strong language.
There is no misuse of God's name or mockery of faith.
No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco use are present.
While April experiences grief over her mother's death, there is no self-harm.
Arctic storms and the threat of a wild animal create some mild tension.
The story is grounded in reality and contains no magic or occultism.
There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present.
The narrative focuses heavily on environmental activism and the 'spirit' of the wild.
The book is neutral toward Christianity and the church.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceApril shows immense bravery by venturing into the wild to help a suffering creature.
There is no mention of God or Christian faith; hope is found in nature.
The story highlights a deep bond between a child and animal and a father-daughter relationship.
April works through resentment toward her father's emotional distance.
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