The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson
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The Girl Who Speaks Bear is a middle-grade fantasy novel by Sophie Anderson, illustrated by Kathrin Honesta. The story follows 12-year-old Yanka, affectionately known as "Yanka the Bear" due to her remarkable height and strength. Found abandoned in a bear cave as a baby, Yanka has always wondered about her origins. When she wakes up one day to find her legs have turned into bear legs, she embarks on a journey into the forbidden Snow Forest to uncover the truth about her past. Along the way, she encounters magical creatures and learns about her family's connection to a curse that transformed them into bears.
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A richly woven narrative inspired by Russian folklore and fairy tales.
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Themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery.
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Engaging characters and a magical world filled with adventure.
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Shortlisted for the 2021 CILIP Carnegie Medal.