A Bear Named Trouble

Marion Dane Bauer

Ten-year-old Jonathan is living with his dad in Alaska where his dad is a zookeeper. His mother and sister, Rhonda, will arrive later on. While they wait, Jonathan visits the zoo every day and falls in love with “Mama” Goose whom he describes to his sister on the phone. However, a wild bear enters the picture when he is forced to be on his own. This poor bear finds refuge at the zoo where he visits another bear. Sadly, he causes plenty of “trouble”, hence the nickname and is about to be killed because of his misdeeds. Jonathan comes to the rescue and Trouble is given to another zoo. This is a based on a real bear and is a very cute story. A snap to get through!

-Mrs. Romanczyk

Seventh Grade Math