The quest of the cubs (bears of the ice #1), volume 1 - kathryn lasky

A stunning new series from Newbery Honoree Lasky set in the legendary world of Gahoole.

For generations, the noble polar bears have ruled the Northern Kingdoms.

But now, their society is on the brink of collapse.

Its survival is up to a pair of twin cubs.

Perfect for fans of His Dark Materials ! A gripping adventure where nature, magic, and legend combine to create a world like no other.

-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review For generations, the noble polar bears have ruled the Northern Kingdoms.

But now, their society is on the brink of collapse.

A group of power-hungry bears has seized control, and darkness is creeping across the snow.

Cubs First and Second dont know any of this.

Although theyre twins, they couldnt be more different.

First loves imagining stories, while his daring sister, Second, wants to live them.

When their mother is taken prisoner, the cubs world falls apart.

They know they have to rescue her, but how can two cubs whove barely learned to hunt survive a treacherous journey across the ice? Their only chance is to learn to trust each other and -- even more important -- trust themselves.

But survival is only the beginning.

And soon, these two unlikely heroes find themselves at the heart of a battle unlike anything GaHoole has ever seen.