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and I would wish for three more books as outstanding as "The Shadow of the Bear." This is a book to savor, to read while curled up in bed till the early hours of dawn. A mysterious encounter with Bear lures loyal sisters Blanche and Rose from their sheltered lives into a world of danger and deceit. The teens become cloaked in Bear's shadow--but is it a shadow of protection . . . or peril?
Set in modern New York City, this is nonetheless a timeless tale, woven with a theme about recognizing the value of right and wrong--choosing right even when it goes against the grain of popularity. You won't find preaching in these pages. Noble ideas come through naturally, along with heart-thumping suspense that builds to a dynamic climax and a satisfying ending. You also won't find typical characters. Rose's spirit and Blanche's pensiveness complement each other. While parents will approve of the heroines, teens won't find them dull or "goody-goody"; they will readily identify with and admire them.
In the book's Acknowledgements, Ms. Doman herself calls "Shadow of the Bear" an "odd" story--and indeed it is, in the most delightfully intriguing sense of the word. Yes, the title includes "shadow," but the story sparkles with excitement and even romance; it shines in this contemporary world with all the charm of a fairy tale.
I recommend this book to everyone--not just as a reader, but as an author. If my debut novel, "Past Suspicion" (a young adult suspense novel due out later this summer by Publish America), is enjoyed in any way like "Shadow of the Bear," I'll be elated, for it is along similar lines that I strive to write, crafting a visionary novel offering a compelling story that champions faith and hope in an often chaotic world.
By now the following should be obvious: "The Shadow of the Bear" is a book to read and reread. In short, to treasure. I hear Ms. Doman is working on sequels . . . my wishes are coming true!


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The Shadow Of The Bear Regina Doman Books Reviews

This story draws its structure from the original Grimm brothers fairytale, "Snow White and Rose Red." Regina Doman masterfully entwines a setting in an inner city high school with lively, realistic characters. The plot includes the drama of being in high school (issues like prom, going out with someone who doesn't share your morals, bullying, the "new kid" in school, do I need to dress stylishly to have friends), an unsolved murder mystery, framed robbery, and -of course- a love story.
There are very clear lines between the good and the bad in this story. What I appreciate most about this book is that the main characters are strong in their (Catholic) faith. They find strength in prayer and in Jesus Christ. The faith of these characters is part of their everyday lives and is integrated right into the story (so you don't get long "preachy" breaks in the storyline like sometimes happens in Christian novels).
The book is full of suspense and makes you want to be as courageous as the characters in the story. Highly recommended for all the Catholic high-schoolers you know and even for conservative Catholic readers (I was homeschooled myself). The book is recommended for age 14 or older.
You will not regret reading this book. I am now looking forward to getting a copy of the sequel, Black as Night.
If you are looking for a wholesome and entertaining adventure book to give a girl who is starting to be interested in boys (I'm thinking ages 12 to 16) you don't want to miss this one. By a Catholic mother of (at last count) six children, The Shadow of the Bear is the first in what recently became a trilogy that continues with Black as Night and Waking Rose.

My 15 year old daughter tore through the first one in about a day, finished the second the next day, and asked how soon we could get the third, which we recently obtained. She has lent the first one to a friend, who also loved it and is asking for the others. Her twelve year old sister is now reading them, too.

I have finished the first two and, while they may never be studied in great literature classes, they were competently written and engaging. They were a little too heavy on descriptions of clothing, feelings, and relationships for this middle aged man, but I suspect that is part of their appeal to my daughters. The heros and heroines are virtuous, reverent, and chaste, and respect each other for it. They also all seem to be fans of G.K. Chesterton.

The books are based on Grimm's fairy tales, and I enjoyed seeing how the characters are translated to a modern setting. For example, the seven dwarves in the forest become seven friars in the south Bronx (who bear a suspicious resemblance to the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal founded by Father Benedict Groeschel). The fairy tale origin has a few minor drawbacks. For one thing, since the characters in those old fairy tales always seem to be getting betwitched and falling into a deep sleep, the people in the books fall into and emerge from perhaps one too many comas. I doubt that this will bother many young teens, though.

I wish there were more books like this. If you know of any, for girls or boys, please tell me about them.
and I would wish for three more books as outstanding as "The Shadow of the Bear." This is a book to savor, to read while curled up in bed till the early hours of dawn. A mysterious encounter with Bear lures loyal sisters Blanche and Rose from their sheltered lives into a world of danger and deceit. The teens become cloaked in Bear's shadow--but is it a shadow of protection . . . or peril?
Set in modern New York City, this is nonetheless a timeless tale, woven with a theme about recognizing the value of right and wrong--choosing right even when it goes against the grain of popularity. You won't find preaching in these pages. Noble ideas come through naturally, along with heart-thumping suspense that builds to a dynamic climax and a satisfying ending. You also won't find typical characters. Rose's spirit and Blanche's pensiveness complement each other. While parents will approve of the heroines, teens won't find them dull or "goody-goody"; they will readily identify with and admire them.
In the book's Acknowledgements, Ms. Doman herself calls "Shadow of the Bear" an "odd" story--and indeed it is, in the most delightfully intriguing sense of the word. Yes, the title includes "shadow," but the story sparkles with excitement and even romance; it shines in this contemporary world with all the charm of a fairy tale.
I recommend this book to everyone--not just as a reader, but as an author. If my debut novel, "Past Suspicion" (a young adult suspense novel due out later this summer by Publish America), is enjoyed in any way like "Shadow of the Bear," I'll be elated, for it is along similar lines that I strive to write, crafting a visionary novel offering a compelling story that champions faith and hope in an often chaotic world.
By now the following should be obvious "The Shadow of the Bear" is a book to read and reread. In short, to treasure. I hear Ms. Doman is working on sequels . . . my wishes are coming true!