Grizzly

In Gary Paulsen's "Grizzly," young Justin McCallister's life on a Montana sheep ranch is disrupted by a formidable grizzly bear. After the bear injures his beloved collie, Radar, and kills his pet lamb, Blue, Justin decides to take matters into his own hands. He embarks on a solo mission to track the bear, confronting his fears and the harsh realities of the wilderness. This chapter book, suitable for ages 6-9, explores themes of bravery, grief, and the complex relationship between humans and nature. Parents should be aware of scenes involving animal harm and direct confrontation with a dangerous animal.

Justin McCallister loves life on his aunt and uncle's Montana sheep ranch...until a grizzly bear begins terrorizing the livestock, injuring Justin's collie, Radar, and killing his pet lamb, Blue. Justin decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out to track down the bear. But things become more dangerous than Justin ever could have imagined when he comes face-to-face with the grizzly.