When a boy steps in a boat with a bear, he
doesn't expect this voyage to be anything special, but it is. Due to some
unforeseen circumstances, like a lack of food, this turns out to be one
eventful sea voyage. I thought this book was amusing, but the plot was fairly
simple. The obstacles could be exciting at times, but the book remained only
moderately interesting. I liked the sibling-rivalry-style relationship between
the boy and the bear. The bantering dialogue between the characters was the
most entertaining part of the story. However, the characters' objective at the
start of the story is never fulfilled and leaves the reader with an open ending
at the conclusion. This story was listed in the Tween category, but I feel it
is probably more suitable for younger readers.
