The Lone Husky
Published on 23. October 2025
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-0-00-858209-8 (ISBN)
Description
Join April Wood on a thrilling Arctic adventure set in the world of the internationally bestselling THE LAST BEAR and FINDING BEAR. Perfect for 8+ readers.
'I loved it!' A. F. Steadman
'Absolute stellar storytelling!' Jasbinder Bilan
'An utterly breathtaking adventure' Pari Thomson
'Exhilarating' Jenny Pearson
Can she win his trust ... and win the race?
April Wood is no stranger to adventure. After all, she lives in the Arctic and her best friend is a polar bear. But when April finds herself volunteering for the Polar Race - a long-distance dog sled race across the frozen tundra - even she wonders if this may be an adventure too far.
April will need all the help she can get if she's to make it to the finish line. And competition is fierce - with experienced dog sledders, including new boy Finn, who will go to any lengths to win.
But April has something the other teams don't: Blaze, a solitary husky with a troubled past, who may just prove to be her secret weapon...
With illustrations by the award-winning Levi Pinfold, The Lone Husky is a breathtaking adventure that will take readers on an unforgettable journey through the Arctic and reunite them with some beloved characters.
'I loved it!' A. F. Steadman
'Absolute stellar storytelling!' Jasbinder Bilan
'An utterly breathtaking adventure' Pari Thomson
'Exhilarating' Jenny Pearson
Can she win his trust ... and win the race?
April Wood is no stranger to adventure. After all, she lives in the Arctic and her best friend is a polar bear. But when April finds herself volunteering for the Polar Race - a long-distance dog sled race across the frozen tundra - even she wonders if this may be an adventure too far.
April will need all the help she can get if she's to make it to the finish line. And competition is fierce - with experienced dog sledders, including new boy Finn, who will go to any lengths to win.
But April has something the other teams don't: Blaze, a solitary husky with a troubled past, who may just prove to be her secret weapon...
With illustrations by the award-winning Levi Pinfold, The Lone Husky is a breathtaking adventure that will take readers on an unforgettable journey through the Arctic and reunite them with some beloved characters.
Reviews / Votes
'Beloved characters, new friends, and a truly thrilling race - I loved it! Hannah Gold inspires her readers to live curiously and to love infinitely. I adore everything she writes' A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series 'Packed to the brim with peril, heart and beautiful huskies, this is the perfect winter adventure story' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse 'If you loved The Last Bear you will adore The Lone Husky. It's yet another classic from a master storyteller. I loved every second of this thrilling journey across the snow. You'll reach the end and want to start it all over again!' Chris Smith, author of the Kid Normal series 'The Lone Husky is a sparkling Arctic jewel in Hannah Gold's crown [...] It has everything I love - friendship, bravery and high-stakes jeopardy. I fell head over heels with the star of the show, a husky called Blaze. Absolute stellar storytelling! Bravo!' Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird 'The Lone Husky is an exciting, breathtaking Arctic adventure. A beautiful story filled with peril, fierce rivalries and blossoming friendships. Featuring some gorgeous huskies and, of course, Bear!' Rashmi Sirdeshpande, author of How to Change the World 'Few children's authors have done more to awaken their readers to the fragility of our planet than Hannah Gold' Telegraph 'An instantly compelling delight' The Guardian 'A thrill ride from start to finish' Daily Mail 'The perfect book for a child who wants to hunker down with an exciting story on a cold winter's night' The Bookseller '[A] thrilling read' The i paper 'Truly captivating, with immersive scene setting, strong character building and themes of bravery and courage throughout' The Independent 'A brilliant snowy adventure novel' The Irish IndependentMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 188 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
362 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-858209-8 (9780008582098)
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Hannah Gold is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author known for writing heartwarming adventure stories. Her books - including The Last Bear, The Lost Whale, Finding Bear and Turtle Moon - have won several major awards including the Blue Peter Book Award and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Translated into twenty-eight languages and with sales of over one million copies globally, her books are beloved by readers around the world. Hannah is also an ambassador for the WDC, a whale and dolphin conservation charity. She currently lives in Lincolnshire with her tortoise and her husband.
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