Lumi camps out with an orphaned bear teaching it to survive before hibernation. A heart-warming, survival story set in the beautiful Finnish autumn perfect for 8+ readers. Featuring pages from Lumi's forest diary. 'Storytelling at its best' - Michael Morpurgo on the Lumi series.
With Lumi embracing the wonders of Finland, she tracks down an orphaned bear and teaches it to survive. And as she makes friends with children from the local village, she realises the bear is teaching her too. About courage, friendship and making a home.
But as the bear comes under increasing danger, Lumi must hide out in the woods with her new friend. Will they make it to winter in time?
An unforgettable story of friendship, bravery, and belonging by an award-winning Finnish neurodivergent storyteller. With cliffhangers, pacy chapters and a gripping voice readers won't want to put down - and illustrated with extracts of Lumi's Forest Diary inspiring readers to connect with nature.
*PRAISE FOR THE LUMI SERIES*
'Full of warmth, friendship and page-turning excitement' Pari Thomson, author of the Greenwild series
'Destined to be a classic of children's literature' Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of the Vivi Conway series
'I was hooked immediately' Matilda, 10 years old
'A teacher's gold standard' Jude, owner of the Only Make Believe Bookshop
'So pacey and full of heart' Jacob North, author of Ice Apprentices
'Beautifully drawn' Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark'
'A heartfelt adventure for animal lovers everywhere' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
'The must-buy children's book of the year!!!' Liliana, Waterstones bookseller
'Kids are going to 'Lap' this up!' Emily-Jane Clark, author of the Cringe Club series
'A warm hug of a book. A true joy' JJ Arcanjo, author of the Crookhaven series
'Heart-warming, beautifully written' Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound
'A gorgeous winter adventure' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
'I just absolutely adored it' Anna Zoe Quirke, author of Something to be Proud Of
'Sweeps you away from the very first page' Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls series
'Hannah Gold meets Elle McNicoll with a sprinkle of Moomin midwinter magic' Claire Hatcher-Smith, author of The Mizzy Mysteries series