A Bear in Camp with Harold and Gina (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781959341055)

After a campsite encounter with an orphaned bear, Gina and Harold soon confront a larger challenge. A sudden landslide covers the forest trail that would lead them back to camp. Before their parents arrive to rescue them, the children endure a woodland escapade that teaches them about New England black bears. As it moves toward its satisfying conclusion, A Bear in Camp with Harold and Gina combines lessons in animal knowledge, forest lore and hiking advice, camp etiquette, and the spectacle of Nature's physical powers, all in a fast-paced, riveting sequence of events that captures readers' imaginations the same as the experiences engage and inspire Gina and Harold.

Colorful, pleasing and playful illustrations work together with crisp narrative to keep children focused on each page as Harold and Gina's exciting and inspiring adventure moves toward its satisfying conclusion.

Educational articles in the back of the book provide interesting information about landslides and especially about bears in their natural environment.

A Bear in Camp with Harold and Gina is the sixth book in the White Mountain Children's Adventure Series from Free People Publishing. Other books in the series are Harold and Gina Meet a Moose, Harold the Helpful Hiker, Harold Leaps into Lake Winnie, Harold Whips a Wildfire, and Harold Skis the Steeps. All of the books are freestanding and do not need to be read in any sequence. All contain charming, encouraging and action-packed stories that convey accurate knowledge and understanding of Nature to children, while encouraging children to be active and enjoy the outdoors.