First published 2021
Thirteen-year-old Tommy is sent to live with his estranged father in the remote Alaskan wilderness. Struggling to adapt to the harsh environment and his father's gruff ways, Tommy finds solace in befriending a young bear cub. As the two form an unlikely bond, Tommy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace the wild and uncover his own inner strength. But when a local hunter threatens the cub's safety, Tommy must make a choice that will test his courage and reshape his understanding of family, nature, and what it means to be a man.
Genres: family, nature, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Alaska
Period: 21st-century
240 pages · Hardcover · Brutus & Ursula