The Polar Bear Explorers' Club
Written by Alex Bell
Narrated by Dan Bottomley
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Alex Bell
Alex Bell always wanted to be a writer, but embarked upon a law degree as a back-up plan, and spent her free time at university writing six novels. She is now the bestselling author of several YA horror novels including Frozen Charlotte and Charlotte Says. Alex is also the author of the Carnegie Medal nominated middle-grade adventure, The Polar Bear Explorers Club.
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- Emma LoweRating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was very fun , easy to listen to , well read and genuinely a good book. I definitely will recommend it to friends and family.