Under a Bear Moon [3 1/2 Disk, HTML] [Mass Market Paperback]

Carrie S. Masek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1999

LION, TIGER, OR BEAR? Something is prowling the moonlit streets of Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. Lynda Malone has seen its eyes blazing from behind bushes near school, but no one believes her. No one but her new lab partner, Greg Ursek.

Lynda is warmed by Greg's faith in her and is drawn to his old-fashioned manners and transforming smile. But as their friendship deepens, she stumbles across a deadly secret:

He's not entirely human.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A YA paranormal romance, UNDER A BEAR MOON is a an intriguing and totally different view of a teen-age werebear, a shapeshifter, who goes to an ordinary high school and falls in love (at first sniff, as it were) with a mortal girl." Highly Recommended! -- Millennium SF and Fantasy

"Carrie Masek has written a classic tale of first love. Shes also written a story so vivid that the reader is drawn into the world she has created. Her imagery is imaginative and superbly written. Never is the reader lead to a conclusion. Masek draws her story and simply allows the reader to feel that wonderful sense of adventure that comes with reading a book of this caliber. In short, Carrie Masek has written one of finest young adult novels it has been my pleasure to read. I give it my highest recommendation. It is rare to find a young adult novel that is this beautifully crafted. In a world of formulated series books, this book stands out as something that will become a cherished treasure. Carrie Masek is brilliant!" Reviewer's Pick! -- Lover's Knot, May 1999

"My first reaction when I started reading UNDER A BEAR MOON was: Oh, another horror book full of blood, gore, and teen angst. I was absolutely wrong and glad of it. I enjoyed the book, Ms. Masek, and I thought the ending was a delight." Highly Recommended! -- Under the Covers Book Reviews

About the Author

A resident of Chicago's Hyde Park for over ten years, Carrie now lives in the suburbs with her husband, four children, and a psychotic house rabbit. A veteran of many bedtime story hours, she made up werebear stories to keep her five-year-old niece happy on long car drives. The niece loved the stories, but hated the nightmares they gave her.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Hard Shell Word Factory (May 1, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 1582001200
• ISBN-13: 978-1582001203
• Product Dimensions: 3.8 x 3.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,887,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Under A Bear Moon, December 21, 1999

By 

Laura Shook (Wichita Kansas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Under a Bear Moon [3 1/2 Disk, HTML] (Mass Market Paperback)

Under A Bear Moon is a delightful tale of young love. The heroine is smart and brave, the hero is a beastly gentleman. I loved it and was glued to my computer screen for hours. I miss them now that I've finished.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific young adult book, September 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Under a Bear Moon [3 1/2 Disk, HTML] (Mass Market Paperback)

Under a Bear Moon is a wonderful paranormal tale. On first glance you might expect a wearbear story to be all gruesome and blood and guts, but nothing could be further from the truth with this book. Carrie Masek has put together a sweet love story between two teenagers, one of whom has a bit of a problem with being out after dark. The story is well-crafted, showing the blossoming love between Greg and Lynda as well as the difficulties of falling in love with someone who is ...well, different. I recommend it highly for anyone who enjoys romance, and especially as a gift to a teenage girl.