From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade.

The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves and a terrifying bear!A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives!Nuwan works at the library, delivering books.

One day, he accidentally takes away a very valuable key that's been hidden inside one of the books, and in the process thwarts the plans of some very dangerous thieves.

On the run, he hides in a cave, only to discover in the middle of the night that he is sharing it with a big, hairy, terrifying bear!After some hair-raising moments, he and the bear reach an understanding and they travel on together, evading the bad guys and hoping the key will unlock the answers to the mystery so that they can stop running and return home... Have you read these exhilarating escapades in the series?The Girl Who Stole an ElephantThe Boy Who Met a WhaleThe Girl Who Saved a Leopard"This lively, atmospheric story for 8+ will appeal to existing fans and newcomers alike" - The Guardian"This breathtaking adventure...is all about how we find common ground despite our differences, and the importance of standing up for those who don't have a voice" - BookTrust"Positively rustles with the textures of rural Sri Lanka ... an author keen to write a love letter to her culture, and upend preconceptions." - Observer