{"product_id":"the-last-polar-bears","title":"The Last Polar Bears by Harry Horse","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTold entirely through letters from a grandfather to his grandchild\u003c\/em\u003e, this quirky and humorous chapter book follows the eccentric expedition of Grandfather and his outspoken dog, Roo, to the Arctic in search of the “last polar bears.” They sail aboard HMS \u003cem data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eUnsinkable\u003c\/em\u003e, endure storms, seasickness, and a stubborn sea captain, and arrive in Walrus Bay—where the real adventure begins. Along their trek, they encounter comical perils including drunken wolves demanding fish, a poetic snow sculptor, and a penguin companion before finally scaling Great Bear Ridge to glimpse their elusive goal. The narrative—roughly 80 pages—blends whimsical storytelling with subtle themes like climate awareness (their mission is sparked by witnessing a sad polar bear in the zoo) and underscores wit and friendship along the way. Horse’s black-and-white pen-and-ink illustrations further illuminate Roo’s expressive personality and Grandfather’s eccentric charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e (born Richard Horne, 1960–2007) was a British author, illustrator, political cartoonist, and musician. Originating from Coventry and later living in Scotland, he became known for his witty children’s books—including \u003cem data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"250\"\u003eThe Last Polar Bears\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eThe Last Castaways\u003c\/em\u003e—many of which were adaptations of stories written in letters or journals. He also illustrated the \u003cem data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eLittle Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e picture books and worked as a political cartoonist for UK papers like \u003cem data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"493\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45157891604666,"sku":"2RZIB29S1-Used","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/POLAR.jpg?v=1758063554","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-last-polar-bears","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}