A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Bauer

A Bear Named Trouble by Marion Bauer is based on the true story of a young bear who came to call the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth his home. Jonathan and his father have moved to Alaska leaving his mother and sister, Rhonda, in Duluth to finish out the school year. Jonathan's dad works at the zoo, which is Jonathan's favorite place to visit. One night, a bear breaks into the zoo, seemingly to visit an older bear already living there. Jonathan is determined to get inside the mind of this young bear, who has also been hanging around his own neighborhood. One night Jonathan lures the bear to his house with a loaf of bread, then follows him on his visit to the zoo. During that visit, the bear kills Jonathan's favorite animal, Mama Goose. As a result, Jonathan calls the news to "report" on the wild bear and his where-abouts. Jonathan ends up having second thoughts, however, when he finds out that the fish and game department have plans to kill the bear his father named Trouble! Now he's on a mission to save Trouble.

This was a great book! It was a quick read because I kept wanting to find out what would happen next. It is told through the eyes of the bear and the eyes of Jonathan, which is really interesting. I especially liked the parts in the beginning that described Trouble's journey to the zoo. This book is based on a true story!