The Shadow of the Bear: A Fairy Tale Retold (softcover)
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Once upon a time, in New York City, two girls meet a mysterious stranger, Bear, who comes to their door one winter night. Rose quickly befriends him, but Blanche is suspicious. To her, Bear seems to be a dangerous person who is hiding things. She's seen him covertly associate with the "drug crowd" at their high school and he tries to sell valuable church artifacts to shady dealers. He is somehow connected to the old abandoned church next to their high school.
But Rose is impressed by Bear's love and knowledge of literature and poetry. Taking her and Blanche to the opera confirms for her that Bear is trustworthy. And yet, as events unfold, even Rose must admit that Bear is hiding dangerous activities from them.
A classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm comes to life as two very different sisters, timid Blanche and impulsive Rose, seek to discover Bear's identity and secret mission. New 2008 revision of a teen novel that has become a cult favorite with hundreds of readers.
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"Once upon a time, in New York City..."
Mystery. Suspense. Romance. New York. Fairy Tales. What could be better? I don't know - which is why I recommend this book. It really has it all. Great characters really add to the story. Everyone who I know who has read this really relates to Blanche, or Rose, or Bear, or Fish.
In Blanche we see an introverted, shy girl, who just wants to get through high school practically unnoticed.
Then, there's her sister, Rose. Extroverted, adventurous, she's really all that Blanche isn't - but that's okay. They fit together like puzzle pieces.
Bear drops in. Very mysterious, friendly, but he steers the conversations away from himself - which is fine... More >
Mystery. Suspense. Romance. New York. Fairy Tales. What could be better? I don't know - which is why I recommend this book. It really has it all. Great characters really add to the story. Everyone who I know who has read this really relates to Blanche, or Rose, or Bear, or Fish.
In Blanche we see an introverted, shy girl, who just wants to get through high school practically unnoticed.
Then, there's her sister, Rose. Extroverted, adventurous, she's really all that Blanche isn't - but that's okay. They fit together like puzzle pieces.
Bear drops in. Very mysterious, friendly, but he steers the conversations away from himself - which is fine... More >
Mystery. Danger. Hatred. Forgiveness. Suspense. Trust. Faith. Courage. Honor. Chivalry. Doubt. Excitement. New Love. All in all, a beautiful story for readers from 13 to 100!
"Double Thumbs-Up!!!"
This book is absolutely phenomenal with its unforgettable characters and fast-paced plot. Based on Grimm's fairy tale of Snow White and Rose Red, Regina Doman tells the story of sisters Blanche and Rose, whose lives change dramatically due to the unexpected friendship of a man who calls himself Bear. The girls are quickly caught up in the mystery that surrounds Bear, which leads to danger and life-threatening situations. This is a gripping story of love and sacrifice, as well as an amazing adventure you won't want to miss out on. ~Mae 9/5/07
The book that started it all, in which we meet Bear and Fish, and Blanche and Rose. The lives of the Denniston brothers are on such a different trajectory from those of the Brier sisters that it seems unlikely their paths should cross, unless by a chance meeting in which both parties feel they need to help the other...
Be prepared. If you choose to read this novel, you will likely find it witty, thrilling, charming, and difficult to put down when it's getting late and you really should be getting some sleep so you can function the next morning. Further, when you finish, you'll probably want to start right in with Black as Night because you can't get enough of these loveable characters.
At least, that's how it happened in this house...
If you are looking for a good read, "The Shadow of the Bear" is one that will literally take your breath away. Regina Doman spins a tale full of vivid images, true-to-life characters, and believable dialog. "The Shadow of the Bear" is a Grimm's fairy-tale "Snow White and Rose Red" retold into a modern setting.
Blanche and Rose Brier live with their widowed mother in an apartment in New York City. One stormy evening, their mother, an E R nurse, arrives home later than usual, and brings a young man inside to warm up. He calls himself Bear, and saved their mother from a car out in the cold. During the next few weeks, he visits often, much to the joy of Rose, but... More >
Blanche and Rose Brier live with their widowed mother in an apartment in New York City. One stormy evening, their mother, an E R nurse, arrives home later than usual, and brings a young man inside to warm up. He calls himself Bear, and saved their mother from a car out in the cold. During the next few weeks, he visits often, much to the joy of Rose, but... More >
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