Waitākere College

Book of the Week - Bear by Kiri Lightfoot


Jasper’s life is a mess—and now his nightmare is real.

His mum’s boyfriend is annoying, his dad is absent, and even his goldfish is dying. The only place he feels safe is in his tree—until disaster strikes. With his world spiralling, Jasper must finally face the thing haunting him. Bear is a heartfelt, funny, and hopeful story about finding light even in the darkest moments.