Synopsis
A heart-warming tale of danger and rescue.
Little Leah knows she is not to go outside. Polar bears are nearby. Even so, she sneaks out to explore a nearby iceberg. Sure enough, an equally curious polar bear cub is also out on the ice. It is not long before they find each other in the setting sun.
Soon the worried parents -- human and bear alike -- discover their missing young and set out to find them, father with his rifle and mother bear with her claws. Tragedy is narrowly averted by the universal love of parents for their children.
Out on the Ice in the Middle of the Bay is a thoughtful tale of mounting suspense, gloriously illustrated by Alice Priestley's luminous artwork. This book is a triumph of storytelling that has been called "one of the best picture books around."
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About the Author
Peter Cumming is an award-winning author, poet, and playwright who once lived in the Arctic and watched a polar bear mother and cub walk past his window. He is a professor at two universities where he teaches literature, drama, and writing. His previous books include A Horse Called Farmer and Mogul and Me.
Alice Priestley is an accomplished illustrator of more than a dozen books for children. Her artwork for Out on the Ice in the Middle of the Bay was short-listed for a number of awards, including the Mr. Christie's Book Award.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Priestley, Alice (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00086924190
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Priestley, Alice (illustrator). Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3717880-6
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Priestley, Alice (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 6113719-6
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Condition: Very Good. Priestley, Alice (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3717881-6
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Priestley, Alice (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1550378708I4N00
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Condition: Very Good. Priestley, Alice (illustrator). Seller Inventory # FORT928747
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