In the Land of the Great Snow Bear: A Tale of Love and Heroism by Gordon Stables

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Author Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910
Illustrator Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932
Title In the Land of the Great Snow Bear: A Tale of Love and Heroism
Note Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "In the Land of the Great Snow Bear: A Tale of Love and Heroism" by Gordon Stables is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows Claude Alwyn, a young boy living at Dunallan Towers, as he grows up in a picturesque Highland setting, exploring themes of love, adventure, and the supernatural bonds one can have with nature, particularly through his connection to a snow-white gull. The narrative seems enriched with a sense of nostalgia and an exploration of the challenges faced by the characters both romantically and in the harsh wilderness. The opening of the tale introduces us to Dunallan Towers and its inhabitants, particularly young Claude Alwyn and his mother, Lady Alwyn. It paints a somber yet enchanting picture of their life, detailing the joy of Claude’s birth and the surrounding community's reactions, and hints at tragic foreshadowing with the impending demise of Lord Alwyn. As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to the bond between Claude and a snow-bird that became a loyal companion during his childhood adventures. The narrative blends elements of nature and mysticism, setting the stage for Claude’s formative years and the adventures that lie ahead, enriched by the deeper emotional layers woven through his relationships with family, friends, and the landscape around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Polar bear -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile fiction
Subject North Atlantic Ocean -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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