(4) 4-6 Secrets of Bearhaven series. Rocha's series about intelligent, technologically savvy bears and their relationships with humans of varying ethical stripes continues with this third book. Young Spencer is placed in the thick of an attempt to rescue his parents and several bears being held in a zoo-cum-prison. Suspend disbelief and stay for the action. The ending hints that at least one more book is coming.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Secrets of Bearhaven series. Illustrated by Ross Dearsley. Readers who were swept up into the world of intelligent, technologically sophisticated bears in the first three books of this series will be happy to continue the breakneck adventures of the animals and the humans who struggle to capture or protect them. In this fourth book, Bearhaven must be rebuilt in a new location safe from evil smuggler Pam. A plot line that's becoming repetitive won't deter die-hard fans.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Secrets of Bearhaven series. Illustrated by Ross Dearsley. Spencer discovers a secret city created by his "bear activist" parents, where bears invent and use technology, communicate with humans, and govern themselves (Secrets). In book two (Mission), Spencer is settling into life in Bearhaven when his cub friend Kate goes missing. Many plot elements are preposterous, but the fast pace and sympathetic cause are compelling; occasional illustrations bring the bears to life. review covers these titles: Mission to Moon Farm and Secrets of Bearhaven.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Secrets of Bearhaven series. Illustrated by Ross Dearsley. Spencer discovers a secret city created by his "bear activist" parents, where bears invent and use technology, communicate with humans, and govern themselves (Secrets). In book two (Mission), Spencer is settling into life in Bearhaven when his cub friend Kate goes missing. Many plot elements are preposterous, but the fast pace and sympathetic cause are compelling; occasional illustrations bring the bears to life. review covers these titles: Mission to Moon Farm and Secrets of Bearhaven.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin