Sandra Riley's The Greenbear Chronicles is a tale for children of all ages. A story of epic proportions about the unlikeliest of wayfarers, the Chronicles follow the story of Gus the Greenbear from China to New York City to the Wild West and beyond. Searching for the meaning of life, Gus learns to how to write poetry, perform Shakespeare, swashbuckle with pirates, and play baseball. And with the help of his new friends Will and Broken Arrow, he learns the value of dreams, friendship, and love. His hero's journey is ours Riley Hall, 2000. 184 pages, illustrated