Grumpus : The Adventures of a Bear Cub

Grumpus focuseson a young grizzly bear who lives in the forests of North America and loves toplay with his two bear cub friends, Ted and Spike. They play together, have funtogether, but they must also learn (or try to learn!) life skills such asswimming and fishing which will help them survive in the wild.

But one day hunters come into the forest. Grumpus, hismother, and Grumpus’s new friend Dog must flee to the high mountainswhere they will be safe. It is a long journey and there are lots of dangers onthe way, including Dog getting captured! How will Grumpus save him?

Packed with adventure, fun and excitement, Grumpus is a charming story for 5 - 9 year olds that teachesimportant lessons both about wildlife and about courage and friendship. Youngreaders will love the detailed, hand-drawn illustrations by Janine Patching, aswell as the escapades of this young bear cub who might be grizzly by name, butnot by nature.