A Boy And A Bear In A Boat by Dave Shelton

Boy And A Bear Bantering

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.