"Wonderfully exciting and informative." -Boys Life, December 1916

Black Bruin, the Biography of a Bear was published in 1908 and is the captivating story of a black bear in northern New York who surprisingly becomes part of a young farmer's family. The black bear's strength and appetite coupled with his desires for freedom cause constant conflict and many trials as he strives to be "King of the Mountain". This is a wonderful family classic. You may want to consider reading it aloud or borrowing it from your child when he is done.

Written by naturalist Clarence Hawkes (1869-1954), Black Bruin, The Biography of a Bear is an exciting and educational adventure story that is sure to appeal to boys of all ages who love the outdoors and hearing about the realistic life-and-death struggles that occur in the wild.

A naturalist as well as an author, Hawkes wrote more than 100 books, including nature stories and poetry. Despite losing a leg at age 8 and being blinded in a hunting accident at age 13, Hawkes lived a full life and counted Helen Keller among his friends. His style of storytelling will keep boys (or girls) of any age with a love of animals and nature enthralled.

(cover image courtesy of Paul Flores)