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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2019 | XpressRevWebOnly
K-Gr 2—When the good scout Gertie stumbles upon a recently released grizzly bear eating a rock, she decides to set him straight. Their initial efforts to teach him the survival skills he needs may prove fruitless, but once they combine the girl's knowledge with the bear's prowess, they easily achieve their goal. Gertie, the stereotypical scout, is knowledgeable, proficient, and independent, but not selfless. Originally, she helps out of the expectation of receiving her scout merit badge. By the end...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on March 1, 2019
Young scout Gertie encounters a hungry brown bear in the woods and sees an opportunity: "If I help you, I'll earn my Wildlif...Log In or Sign Up to Read More