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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .”
ISBN
9781982128296

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1982128291
ISBN-13
9781982128296
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16038623545

Product Key Features

Book Title
Bear Necessity : a Novel
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Family Life, Humorous / General
Genre
Fiction
Author
James Gould-Bourn
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
14.3 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.5 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"Refreshing.... a well-written, speedy read that focuses on the love between a dad and his son and how it can lead to friendship." --Kirkus Reviews "Promising, sweet... a feel-good story about coping with grief." -- Publishers Weekly "Fast, fresh and very very funny. Moving effortlessly from comedy to poignancy, it's a story of joy, of connection and of the overwhelming resilience of the human spirit. Reading it made me want to dance. An absolute gem of a book." --Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me, "A deeply comforting story... heartfelt themes and wit further elevate charming plot twists and a well-tuned cast of quirky, supporting characters who prove that the spirit of friendship can build bridges to greater understanding and brighter days. Gould-Bourn is a beautiful, perceptive writer who has crafted a moving, sensitive story that is also very funny. Bear Necessity is a perfect literary antidote to anxious, troubled times." -- Shelf Awareness "Refreshing.... a well-written, speedy read that focuses on the love between a dad and his son and how it can lead to friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews "Promising, sweet... a feel-good story about coping with grief." -- Publishers Weekly "Fast, fresh and very very funny. Moving effortlessly from comedy to poignancy, it's a story of joy, of connection and of the overwhelming resilience of the human spirit. Reading it made me want to dance. An absolute gem of a book." --Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me, "Fast, fresh and very very funny. Moving effortlessly from comedy to poignancy, it's a story of joy, of connection and of the overwhelming resilience of the human spirit. Reading it made me want to dance. An absolute gem of a book." --Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me, "Refreshing.... a well-written, speedy read that focuses on the love between a dad and his son and how it can lead to friendship." --Kirkus Reviews "Fast, fresh and very very funny. Moving effortlessly from comedy to poignancy, it's a story of joy, of connection and of the overwhelming resilience of the human spirit. Reading it made me want to dance. An absolute gem of a book." --Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me, "James Gould-Bourn's novel is a comedy of sadness and dancing bears. That alone should convince you to pick up a copy, but I'll add that it's a delightful story about fatherhood and childhood. And dancing bears." --Owen King, author of Double Feature "Fast, fresh and very very funny. Moving effortlessly from comedy to poignancy, it's a story of joy, of connection and of the overwhelming resilience of the human spirit. Reading it made me want to dance. An absolute gem of a book." --Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me "Delightful... and heartwarming... a grounded confection with a heart of gold that's ideal for fans of Nick Hornby." --Heather Booth, Booklist "Gould-Bourn is a perceptive writer who has crafted a moving, sensitive story that is also very funny. Bear Necessity is a perfect literary antidote to anxious, troubled times." -- Shelf Awareness for Readers "A deeply comforting story... heartfelt themes and wit further elevate charming plot twists and a well-tuned cast of quirky, supporting characters who prove that the spirit of friendship can build bridges to greater understanding and brighter days. Gould-Bourn is a beautiful, perceptive writer who has crafted a moving, sensitive story that is also very funny. Bear Necessity is a perfect literary antidote to anxious, troubled times." -- Shelf Awareness "Refreshing.... a well-written, speedy read that focuses on the love between a dad and his son and how it can lead to friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews "Promising, sweet... a feel-good story about coping with grief." -- Publishers Weekly, "James Gould-Bourn's novel is a comedy of sadness and dancing bears. That alone should convince you to pick up a copy, but I'll add that it's a delightful story about fatherhood and childhood. And dancing bears." -- Owen King, author of Double Feature "Fast, fresh and very very funny. Moving effortlessly from comedy to poignancy, it's a story of joy, of connection and of the overwhelming resilience of the human spirit. Reading it made me want to dance. An absolute gem of a book." --Katie Marsh, author of The Rest of Me "A deeply comforting story... heartfelt themes and wit further elevate charming plot twists and a well-tuned cast of quirky, supporting characters who prove that the spirit of friendship can build bridges to greater understanding and brighter days. Gould-Bourn is a beautiful, perceptive writer who has crafted a moving, sensitive story that is also very funny. Bear Necessity is a perfect literary antidote to anxious, troubled times." -- Shelf Awareness "Refreshing.... a well-written, speedy read that focuses on the love between a dad and his son and how it can lead to friendship." -- Kirkus Reviews "Promising, sweet... a feel-good story about coping with grief." -- Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
A "refreshing" ( Kirkus Reviews ), unpretentious, and uplifting story about a father and son reconnecting and finding happiness in the most unlikely circumstances. Danny's life is falling apart. His eleven-year-old son, Will, hasn't spoken since the death of his mother in a car crash a year earlier, and Danny has just been fired from his construction job. He's behind on the rent and his landlord is threatening to break his legs if he doesn't pay soon. Danny needs money, and fast. After observing street performers in a local park, Danny spends his last few dollars on a tattered panda costume, impulsively deciding to become a dancing bear. While performing one day, Danny spots his son being bullied by a group of older boys. Danny chases them off, and Will opens up for the first time since his mom died, unaware that the man in the panda costume is his father. Afraid of disclosing his true identity, Danny comforts his son. But will Danny lose Will's trust once he reveals who he is? And will he be able to dance his way out of despair? Filled with a delightful cast of characters including Danny's Ukrainian best friend Ivan, Bear Necessity is "a moving, sensitive story that is also very funny, and a perfect literary antidote to anxious, troubled times" ( Shelf Awareness )., A heartwarming, poignant, and charming debut novel for fans of Nick Hornby and Graeme Simsion, about a father and son overcoming their grief in surprisingly inventive ways. Danny's life is falling apart. He's become a single father to eleven-year-old Will--who hasn't spoken since the death of his mother in a car crash a year earlier--and Danny has just been fired from his construction job. To make matters worse, he's behind on the rent and his nasty landlord is threatening to break his legs if he doesn't pay soon. Danny needs money, and fast. After observing local street performers in a nearby park, Danny spends his last few dollars on a tattered panda costume, impulsively deciding to become a dancing bear. While performing one day, Danny spots his son in the park, and chases off the older boys who are taunting him. Will opens up for the first time since his mother's death, unaware that the man in the panda costume is his father. Afraid of disclosing his true identity, Danny comforts his son. But will Danny lose Will's trust once he reveals who he is? And will he be able to dance his way out of debt, or be beaten up before he has a chance? Filled with a colorful cast of characters, Bear Necessity is a refreshingly unpretentious and ultimately uplifting story of a father and son reconnecting in the most unlikely of circumstances.

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