Bearstone

By: Will Hobbs

Narrated by: George Guidall

Growing up without parents and without schooling, 14-year-old Cloyd is trouble - trouble to himself and everyone else. Sent by his tribe to a home for Indian boys, he is alone and half-wild in remote Utah canyons. As his feeling of isolation turns to desperation, he runs away to find even more trouble. When Cloyd is found and taken to live with an old rancher, he begins to explore the countryside. High in the majestic Colorado mountains, he finds a small carved turquoise bear in an Indian burial cave. Secretly renaming himself Lone Bear, Cloyd calls upon his ancient ancestors to give him the courage to accept an old man's love and friendship.

Bearstone is an IRA/CBC Teachers Choice Book, and a Notable Children's Trade Book in the field of Social Studies. It also won the Mountain & Plains Booksellers Association Children's Book Award. Veteran narrator George Guidall masterfully grasps Will Hobbs' award-winning story.

©1989 Will Hobbs (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC

Too much swearing for age

My children couldn’t get over the amount of swearing in this book. It was required for a school competition and they were uncomfortable as well as bored listening to this story.

Too much swearing

It was required reading for 3rd grade battle of the books. My son was uncomfortable with the language. We ended up just finding a summary of the book online. Would not recommend.