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Bearwalker by Joseph Bruchac

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Bearwalker

Joseph Bruchac

HarperCollins · Paperback · August 24, 2010

Reading lane: US: Native American Stories

From Joseph Bruchac, the author of the award-winning middle-grade thrillfest Skeleton Man , comes another creepy tale inspired by the folklore of indigenous Americans.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Folklore After Dark

A light-scare supernatural tale draws on Mohawk folklore and a childhood fascination with bears.

Come here for

  • Indigenous American folklore with a creepy edge
  • A bear legend that turns frighteningly real

Expect

  • A sustained supernatural read
  • Light scares, not full-on horror

Book Details

Authors
Joseph Bruchac
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 24, 2010
Format
Paperback
Theme
US: Native American Stories · Native American YA
Reading lane
US: Native American Stories

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  • Survival Stories

  • Bear Stories

  • US: Native American Stories

  • Fairy Tale Collections

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  • Folktale Retellings

  • Girls & Young Women

  • Halloween Stories

  • Horror & Ghost Stories

About This Book

From Joseph Bruchac, the author of the award-winning middle-grade thrillfest Skeleton Man , comes another creepy tale inspired by the folklore of indigenous Americans. Baron has always been fascinated by bears—their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his Mohawk ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature—a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster. The tale never seemed to be mo...

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From Joseph Bruchac, the author of the award-winning middle-grade thrillfest Skeleton Man , comes another creepy tale inspired by the folklore of indigenous Americans. Baron has always been fascinated by bears—their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his Mohawk ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature—a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster. The tale never seemed to be more than a scary story . . . until a class camping trip deep in the Adirondacks, when Baron comes face-to-face with an evil being that is all too real. - Perfect for Halloween Reading - Ideal for fans of the supernatural - Features light scares

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