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by Carmen Oliver; Katy Dockrill (Illustrator)

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This inspiring book is based on the early life of Simon Jackson, who founded the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition. On his remarkable journey to protect the spirit bears, he met Dr. Jane Goodall and eventually hiked the Great Bear Rainforest, the home of these elusive animals. Part of the CitizenKid collection, this book demonstrates how one child can be a voice for change. Full color.

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As a child, Simon Jackson found navigating the world of the school playground difficult. He felt most at home in the woodlands, learning about and photographing wildlife. As a teenager, he became fascinated with spirit bears, a rare subspecies of black bear with creamy white fur. These elusive creatures were losing their habitat to deforestation, and Simon knew he had to do something to protect them. He decided he would become the voice for the spirit bears. But first, he would have to find his own.

Carmen Oliver's inspiring true story is based on the early life of Simon Jackson, who founded the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition. On his remarkable journey to protect the spirit bears, he met Dr. Jane Goodall and eventually hiked the Great Bear Rainforest -- the home of these elusive animals. Katy Dockrill's captivating art adds depth and beauty to the story. Photos and additional details about Simon Jackson's life and about spirit bears are included in the end matter. Part of the CitizenKid collection, this book demonstrates how one child can be a voice for change. Simon's story is an excellent example of growth mindset at work, highlighting personal growth and overcoming obstacles through activism. This book can also be used to lead discussions about character education as it relates to courage, resilience and perseverance. In addition, it has strong science curriculum links to the environment, animal habitats and the effects of clear-cutting.

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  • Title A Voice for the Spirit Bears: How One Boy Inspired Millions to Save a Rare Animal
  • Author Carmen Oliver; Katy Dockrill (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 32
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Kids Can Press
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9781771389792 / 1771389796
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.1 x 8.2 x 0.5 in (28.19 x 20.83 x 1.27 cm)
  • Age range 06 to 09 years
  • Grade levels 1 - 4
  • Reading level 780
  • Themes
    • Character Trait: Courage
    • Character Trait: Perseverance
    • Cultural Region: Canadian
    • Geographic Orientation: British Columbia
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Kermode bear - British Columbia - Great Bear, Great Bear Rainforest (B.C.)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 599.785

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Citations

  • Kirkus Reviews, 03/01/2019, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 06/01/2019, Page 89

About the author

Carmen Oliver is a children's author whose books include Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies. Born in Canada, she now lives outside Austin, Texas.

Katy Dockrill is an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in children's books and magazines. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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