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A review by michadoaboutnothing
Bear Boy: The True Story of a Boy, Two Bears, and the Fight to Be Free by Justin Barker
4.0
Thank you NetGalley and Brutus & Ursula LLC for my e-arc of this title, received in exchange for an honest review.
A true life, coming-of-age story about a boy who discovers his passion for animal rights activism and works against the odds to free two black bears from horrific living conditions in a defunct zoo.
A quick and easy read, with an engaging prose and easy to follow narrative. It felt like listening to a friend tell me a story-where I could feel the passion and their eagerness to share with me. From dealing with feelings of isolation as a young teen, to finding a passion and a cause, learning about his own identity and finding his place in the world, Justin’s story was heartwarming throughout and wrapped up with a genuinely uplifting message. This book encourages a deeper appreciation and understanding of the world around us and all those who inhabit it.
This was a beautiful and heartwarming story for both teen and older readers, I would highly recommend.
A true life, coming-of-age story about a boy who discovers his passion for animal rights activism and works against the odds to free two black bears from horrific living conditions in a defunct zoo.
A quick and easy read, with an engaging prose and easy to follow narrative. It felt like listening to a friend tell me a story-where I could feel the passion and their eagerness to share with me. From dealing with feelings of isolation as a young teen, to finding a passion and a cause, learning about his own identity and finding his place in the world, Justin’s story was heartwarming throughout and wrapped up with a genuinely uplifting message. This book encourages a deeper appreciation and understanding of the world around us and all those who inhabit it.
This was a beautiful and heartwarming story for both teen and older readers, I would highly recommend.