Books by
Erin Hunter

SEEKERS #1: THE QUEST BEGINS

Warriors: The New Prophecy

Warriors: Power of Three

SEEKERS #1: THE QUEST BEGINS
by Erin Hunter
HarperCollins Children’s Books
ISBN: 9780060871222
Ages 10-up
320 pages

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Kallik is a young polar bear living in the frigid north with her mother and brother. She knows she has a lot to learn before she will be able to survive on her own. Her mom teaches them to hunt seal on the ice and avoid the few predators polar bears have, and keeps them warm during the bitter wind storms. Kallik's mom also sadly informs them of how the ice masses are shrinking more and more each year, and how she's concerned about hunting if the ice runs out altogether. However, Kallik isn't too worried as long as she has her mother to keep her safe and fed. But then comes the accident, and Kallik no longer has her mom to depend on. Suddenly on her own, Kallik struggles to survive.

Lusa is a young black bear living in a zoo. She has lived her entire life there and has been very happy playing with the other bears, listening to their stories and dancing for the zookeepers in hopes of getting an extra piece of fruit. She hasn't had too many worries, as the fences keep her safe from predators and the zookeepers feed her every day. But one day she learns how to climb up to the top of the tree in her enclosure. She catches a peek of an entire world beyond the zoo fences and longs to explore the wild. And then she makes a promise to a dying friend, a risky promise that requires her to escape the fences. Lusa cleverly manages to do just that. Suddenly on her own, Lusa struggles to survive.

Toklo is a young grizzly bear living near the mountains with his mother and sickly brother. He longs to wrestle with his brother, but Tobi is too weak to play. Toklo desperately wants to learn how to hunt and search for food, but his mom is always too busy fussing over Tobi to pay much attention to him. And then Tobi dies. Toklo's mom is overcome with grief at losing another cub. She is so completely ravaged by guilt and misery that she chases Toklo away from her. Suddenly on his own, Toklo struggles to survive.

Three young bear cubs step out into the dangerous wilderness, unprepared and afraid. Each has a quest, and each struggles to endure. Their paths will cross. Will they survive?

Erin Hunter is well known for her Warriors titles, and now fans have a new adventure series to dive into with enthusiasm. They will not be disappointed. Filled with an unending excitement that turns pages in a whirlwind, and inspiring characters who are quick to earn the reader's affections, this wonderful book is set against a vivid wilderness background, rich with color and filled with life. Hunter's love and respect of nature shines through each glowing word. SEEKERS is an incredible novel for people of all ages, and I can't wait for the next installment --- GREAT BEAR LAKE --- to be released.

        --- Reviewed by Chris Shanley-Dillman, author of FINDING MY LIGHT and THE BLACK POND

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