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Some journeys start with a leap...

For centuries, the bears of Haven have lived quiet lives high in the mountains at the edge of the great Precipice. That all changes for a young cub named Growly when he receives a mysterious message. With just his backpack and glider, Growly sets out on a desperate journey to find his grandfather's long lost friend

... and to find a way back home.

A great adventure is about to begin.

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Erin Ulrich

Erin Ulrich

Phillip and Erin Ulrich live in South Carolina with their two daughters. They enjoy adventures in the wild, as long as they can be home in time for ... See more
Philip Ulrich

Philip Ulrich

Philip and Erin Ulrich live in South Carolina with their two daughters. They enjoy adventures in the wild, as long as they can be home in time for d... See more
Annie Barnett

Annie Barnett

American
Annie Barnett is a creative soul who pours her days into her family and her art. As a child, Annie dreamed of illustrating children’s books, a... See more

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Reviews

Plugged In

Begin
Growly, a bear cub, lives with his parents in the village of Haven..

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Plumfield and Paideia

The Growly Books: Begin
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
While we were reading, I could not escape the sense that Begin was a bit Little Bear meets The Hobbit meets Twenty One Balloons. This series, like The Green Ember books, promised to be family books. Books with something special to offer to everyone in the living room during family read aloud...

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