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Jasper's Story

by Jill Robinson

Illustrator: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen

Ages: 9+

Published: 2013

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

ISBN: 978-1-58536-798-6

Keywords: Arctic Black, Wildlife Rescue, China, Picture Book for Older Readers, Bear

Jasper, an abused moon bear in China, is rescued and taken to live in a protected compound with other moon bears. Realistic, painted illustrations.