Bear Rescue: World Book Day 2026

From the bestselling and multi-award-winning author of THE LAST BEAR comes a breathtaking Arctic adventure, written for World Book Day 2026

Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY.

Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the THE LAST BEAR, FINDING BEAR and THE LONE HUSKY.

August Wood lives in the far north of the Arctic. His best friend is a husky called Blaze, and he’s the younger brother of April Wood – the girl who once famously rescued a polar bear.

But one summer’s day, when a sudden snowstorm strikes, August goes missing. With temperatures plummeting, it’s up to April, Bear and Blaze to track him down and bring him safely home … before it's too late.

A stunning, snow-filled adventure for animal lovers of all ages, Bear Rescue is perfect for readers who are new to Hannah Gold's iconic stories as well as existing fans.

'Deeply moving, quite unforgettable' Michael Morpurgo on The Last Bear