Gabriel and the Bear

Gabriel and the Bear was selected as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Juvenile Fiction category of the 2020 American Fiction Awards.This is the story of a young boy, excited to be spending the day with his parents on a surprise outing. All of them were amazed to chance upon a bear. This is the story of that encounter and includes many "bear" facts that Gabriel learned.It is a fun story which brings an awareness to the reader and shares some realities of living in an area where wildlife is prevalent. It creates an opportunity for discussion related to mountain living.