The Bear House (#1)

In a gritty medieval world where the ruling houses are based on the constellations, betrayal, intrigue, and a king's murder force the royal sisters of the Bear House on the run!

Moody Aster and her spoiled sister Ursula are the daughters of Jasper Lourdes, Bear Major and high king of the realm. Rivals, both girls dream of becoming the Bear queen someday, although neither really deserve to, having no particular talent in... well, anything.

But when their Uncle Bram murders their father in a bid for the crown, the girls are forced onto the run, along with lowly Dev the Bearkeeper and the half-grown grizzly Alcor, symbol of their house. As a bitter struggle for the throne consumes the kingdom in civil war, the sisters must rely on Dev, the bear cub, and each other to survive--and find wells of courage, cunning, and skill they never knew they had.

An epic, complex narrative.--Publishers Weekly
Stellar... Thrilling... Enchanting.--Kirkus Reviews
Truly wonderful.--School Library Journal
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author: Meaghan McIsaac
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 10/05/2021
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.70w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780823446605
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/02/2021
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021
School Library Journal 12/01/2021 pg. 90

About the Author
Meaghan McIsaac is the author of several books for young readers, including The Boys of Fire and Ash, which was shortlisted for the Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award; and Movers, which was a Shining Willow Finalist for the Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards. Meaghan lives in Toronto, Ontario with her two dogs.