First Bear Hunt (Paperback)

Young hunter Quincy learns an unexpected lesson when he’s injured on a bear hunting trip in this chapter book for ages 8–11.

Quincy is excited to travel to Maine for his first black bear hunting trip with his dad and best friend, Jack. Luck seems to be on Quincy’s side when a bear strolls out in front of his tree stand. He jumps at the chance to take down his first bear. But when Quincy becomes injured, he might have to leave the bear he shot behind. Quincy soon realizes that taking down a bear is just one important goal of a successful hunting trip.

Features of First Bear Hunt:

• An authentic fiction story that features a popular hunting activity
• First-person point of view that puts readers in the middle of the action
• High-energy illustrations that attract young fans of outdoor sports

 

About the Wilderness Ridge series
Authentic hunting and fishing stories are brought to life in the Wilderness Ridge chapter book series. Readers will experience the highs and lows of outdoor adventures—from the thrill of a young hunter’s first deer camp to the disappointment of missing a big fish. No matter the outcome, these stories will demonstrate essential skills young sportsmen and sportswomen need, including teamwork, respect, personal responsibility, and positive thinking. With action-packed illustrations and accessible text, Wilderness Ridge will reel in readers and have them hunting for the next book.

Matt Chandler is the author of more than 80 books for children, including Side-by-Side Baseball Stars, which won the 2015 Outstanding Children's Book Award from the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Matt lives in New York with his wife, Amber, and his children, Zoey and Ollie.