About This Book
This poignant chapter book tells the story of a bear held captive in a medieval circus. Forced to perform for a mocking crowd, she experiences deep torment until her resolve hardens, and she plans a daring escape. It's a powerful narrative about resilience, the longing for freedom, and the courage to act. Ideal for children aged 4-11, it can spark conversations about empathy, animal welfare, and standing up for oneself.
A bear imprisoned in a medieval circus is forced to perform night after night before a mocking crowd, but she finally can no longer stand the torment and determines to set herself free.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think the bear felt when she was performing in the circus?
2
What does freedom mean to the bear in this story? What does freedom mean to you?
3
What made the bear brave enough to try and escape?
4
How do you think the people in the crowd should have treated the bear?
5
Have you ever felt trapped or wanted to be free from something? What did you do?
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