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About The Book

A precocious young girl is determined to prove herself as an explorer in the first novel in the whimsical Polar Bear Explorers’ Club series.

Stella Starflake Pearl knows, without a doubt, that she was born to be an adventurer. It’s too bad girls are forbidden from becoming explorers.

But Stella’s father has never been one to play by the rules.

Leaving behind her pet polar bear, Gruff, and beloved unicorn, Magic, Stella and Felix set off on an expedition to the snowy Icelands. There, Stella plans to prove herself as a junior explorer, worthy of membership in the Polar Bear Explorers’ Club. So when Stella and three other junior explorers are separated from the rest of their expedition, she has the perfect opportunity. Can they explore the frozen wilderness and live to tell the tale?

The first in Alex Bell’s imaginative new series, The Polar Bear Explorers’ Club is a fun and daring adventure filled with magic, outlaws, and fantastic faraway lands.

About The Author

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Alex Bell has always wanted to be a writer but had several different back up plans to ensure she didn’t end up in the poor house first. After training as a lawyer, she now works at the Citizens Advice Bureau, a legal advice firm in the UK. Most of her spare time consists of catering to the whims of her Siamese cat.

About The Illustrator

Tomislav Tomic graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, Croatia. He started publishing his illustrations during his college days, and since then has illustrated a great number of books, picture books, school books, and many covers for children’s books. He lives and works in Zaprešic, Croatia.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (December 4, 2018)
  • Length: 320 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781534406483
  • Grades: 3 - 7
  • Ages: 8 - 12
  • Lexile ® 1000L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®

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Raves and Reviews

[A] perilous and exciting adventure... Themes of perseverance, responsible use of magic, acceptance, and kindness are successfully and naturally interwoven.

– School Library Connection

[The Polar Bear Explorers' Club] is full of magic and adventure, and its empowering message will resonate with anyone who has been barred from following their dreams.

– Booklist

Celebrating kindness and belief in oneself, this satisfying series starter sheds light on Stella’s past just in time to look forward to a second expedition.

– Publishers Weekly

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