Lamar Public Library

When the bears return to Great Bear Lake for the longest day gathering, they find their reunion more challenging than they expected.

"Toklo, Kallik, Lusa, and Yakone trek onward toward the Melting Sea, the site of Kallik's traumatic cubhood--and prepare to be separated for the first time since their journey began"--Provided by publisher.

When their journey toward the warmer mountain territories where brown bears roam proves to be slower and more treacherous than anticipated, Toklo considers leaving the group to pursue a new life on his own.

As the four bears head toward warmer territories, polar bears Kallik and Yakone wonder if they've made a mistake leaving their natural home, while Toklo, desperate to leave the struggles of their journey behind, thinks about leaving the group and starting a new life on his own.

As the three bears, Toklo, Lusa, and Kallik, begin their journey home, they encounter new friends and dangerous enemies and must decide which they can trust to help them on their quest.