Bear and Girl

Kirkus Reviews calls it “Inspirational…a heartwarming tale of magic, philosophy, and love”

“I was escaping from a terrifying past when I was found, wounded and unconscious, by an enchanted Bear. He carried me to his cabin in the Canadian Rockies, where I slowly began to heal – only to discover that he had deep wounds of his own. As he introduced me to his world and I slowly learned about his past, we healed each other and came to love one another as friends.

“This is my story – and his.”

“Perhaps the most touching book I've ever read…I didn't want it to end!”

An utterly charming story, Bear and Girl is novel of magical realism, healing fiction that celebrates friendship, resilience, and hope in a compelling adventure fantasy. With a strong, mature woman at its heart, it is a story for anyone seeking a journey into magic, healing, and second chances.

Originally written to comfort a friend in pain, James Behr’s enchanting novel grew into a journey of love, recovery, and the beauty of unexpected friendships.

Immerse yourself in this heartwarming book. You’ll find joy, comfort, and healing when you venture into its pages. You will feel its magic deep in the core of your being, “perhaps the most touching book I've ever read.”

If you’ve loved magical journeys like Where the Forest Meets the Stars, The Midnight Library, or The Snow Child, Bear and Girl will capture your heart.

And if you’re looking for a heartwarming gift for a woman who is hard to buy for, give her Bear and Girl. She’ll love it!

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Release date

Audiobook: 5 April 2025