Bearwalker - by Joseph Bruchac (Paperback)

About the Book

Baron has never believed in the Native American legends about bearwalkers--bloodthirsty combinations of bear and man. But on a class camping trip deep in the Adirondacks, he comes face to face with an evil being that is all too real.

Book Synopsis

From Joseph Bruchac, the author of the award-winning middle-grade thrillfest Skeleton Man, comes another creepy tale inspired by the folklore of indigenous Americans.

Baron has always been fascinated by bears--their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his Mohawk ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature--a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster.

The tale never seemed to be more than a scary story . . . until a class camping trip deep in the Adirondacks, when Baron comes face-to-face with an evil being that is all too real.

Perfect for Halloween ReadingIdeal for fans of the supernaturalFeatures light scares

From the Back Cover

Neither human nor animal, but something in between

Baron has always been fascinated by bears--their gentle strength and untamed power. But the Bearwalker legend, passed down by his Mohawk ancestors, tells of a different kind of creature--a terrible mix of human and animal that looks like a bear but is really a bloodthirsty monster.

The tale never seemed to be more than a scary story . . . until a class camping trip deep in the Adirondacks, when Baron comes face-to-face with an evil being that is all too real.

Review Quotes

"Bruchac spins a striking story, filled with interesting information about bears, chilling moments around the campfire, and life-or-death chase scenes. Readers will return again and again to this adventure tale." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Exciting horror story. Readers will cheer Baron on as he proves himself a hero." - KLIATT
Praise for Skeleton Man: "This book gave ME nightmares!" - R.L. Stine
"This fast-paced survival story is a great read for mystery fans, and it also addresses the delicate balance between humans and nature." - School Library Journal (starred review)
Praise for The Dark Pond: "A creepy, fast-moving tale." - KLIATT
Praise for Night Wings: "A perfect book to gobble up in a single sweaty sitting." - ALA Booklist