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Audio version of Just Beyond the very, very far north
Thrilled to announce that the audio version of the sequel book is now available for listening. Narrated once again by the very talented Tim Campbell, this book reunites readers with Duane and his friends, and also introduces a new character who tries to disrupt the cozy world that the gentle polar bear has created.
Audio book of Just beyond
I am happy to announce that there will be an upcoming audio book version of Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North, the second book in the middle grade series of stories about Duane the polar bear and his friends.
I’ve received many inquiries about such a version since the book came out, as well as many positive comments about the audio version of the first book, read by Tim Campbell.
Review: Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North by Dan Bar-el
What bigger honor is there for a children’s writer than having a teacher make it a yearly tradition to share your book with her students?
Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North
by Dan Bar-el
ISBN-13: 9781534433441
Publication date: October 6, 2020 by Atheneum BYR
Purchased by my school
Past the place where icebergs shiver, you will find the Very, Very Far North, where Duane and his friends are sure to make you feel right at home. You might like to share a delicious Snow Delight with warmhearted Duane. While you’re slurping away, if C.C. suddenly asks you where you’ve come from, it’s not because she’s nosy; she is simply gathering scientific data. If Handsome, the musk ox, pays a visit, a quick hair combing is highly recommended. Should you notice a quiet caribou grazing nearby, well, that’s just Boo’s way of saying hello.
And if a less-than-friendly visitor arrives to sneak, shove, and shake things up, Duane and the others might discover that life isn’t always as peaceful as mid-late-afternoon nap. Fortunately, they know…
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Finalist for the BC and Yukon Book Prize!
Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North is a finalist for the Sheila A. Egoff Children’s Literature Prize. Being nominated for an award is always a great honour, and even more so when it’s in your own province. And I’m thrilled that it is for a sequel, because it tells me I must have done something right with the second book 🙂
Congrats to all the finalists, in all categories this year!
A Colorado Children’s Book Award Nomination!
I am so pleased to announce that The Very, Very Far North has been nominated for the 2022 Colorado Children’s Book Award. This is a wonderful continuation of good news from the state, having had two schools there select my middle grade novel for their One Book / One School event which gets a copy into the hands of every student.
Happy Publishing Day for Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North!
It’s October 6th which means that the sequel book is officially released. Here’s a quote from a fun review from yesterday that I may just steal in the future:
“It was a grand adventure … and contained so many pearls of wisdom, one could make a necklace from them.”
Thank you Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers!
Cold off the press!
A big, heavy parcel arrived here in the Very, Very Far North. Duane and his friends are pretty excited and a little bit proud too.
A Cozy Chat with Me
An online interview with me was recently published on Medium.com. Among many things, I had a chance to discuss the ideas behind The Very, Very Far North and the upcoming sequel, Just Beyond the Very, Very Far North. You can click on the link to read it:
The Very, Very Far North is a Best Books selection!
Duane the polar bear and his friends were included in the latest Best Books issue that is published bi-annually by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre.
Do check it out. It makes for a fun family read in a time when families are together quite a lot.
Dan Bar-el 