magine travelling on a boat with a polar bear as your captain and then imagine your journey across the sea goes on and on, because the bear has got you both lost. Thats exactly what happens to the boy in Dave Sheltons quirky and imaginative novel A Boy and a Bear in a Boat. This beautifully presented book tells the story of what happens when a boy and a rather remarkable bear find themselves stranded in the middle of the sea, the adventures they have, and how they survive.

Both a warm and appealing story about the nature of friendship, and a surreal adventure packed with lively humour, this unusual tale will capture the imaginations of both children and adults alike.