A. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bibi Dumon Tak, et al. Soldier Bear. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Erdmans
Books For Young Readers, 2018.
B. PLOT SUMMARY
This profoundly unique book is surprising, entertaining and also informative of
the time. This book takes place during World War II. It follows a group of
Polish soldiers as they are stationed in Iran and find an orphaned bear cub,
which they take into their care. You follow these soldiers and bear, named
Voytek, through their journey during the war.
C. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
(INCLUDING CULTURAL MARKERS)
This book creates so much interest, it is
enjoyable for young and older readers. It is such a unique story and explains
the experience of soldiers in World War II through such a unique lens. There
are cultural markers seen through the Polish soldiers. It is interesting how
those cultural aspects are transferred to the bear.
D. REVIEW EXCERPTS
Winner of The Bachelder Award in 2012
E. CONNECTIONS
You could use a writing extension activity after reading this
book. What object or thing, living or nonliving, could student write about as
following them through their lives?
By Barbara Jean Thompson
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