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The Hermit and the Bear
Der einsame Einsiedler hat schon lange auf einen gelehrigen Schüler gewartet, den er in Geschichte und anderen Fächern unterrichten kann. Dass aber ausgerechnet der an seiner Höhle vorbeitrottende Bär sein Schüler würde, daran hat er nicht geglaubt. Jetzt ist Praxis gefragt, und die Theorie wird über Bord geworfen. Bald wird gemeinsam Boot gefahren, Essen gekocht und werden Fische gefangen. Der Bär ist in seinem Element, stellt sich allerdings nicht selten ein wenig trottelig an. Wie gut, dass der Einsiedler viel Geduld und das Herz am rechten Fleck hat. So macht Schule Spaß. Und gemeinsam ist das Leben gleich doppelt schön!
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First published January 1, 1984
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John Yeoman
66 books7 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children’s books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.
John Yeoman was for many years Head of English at the French Lycée in London. His collaboration with Quentin Blake began in 1960, and has resulted in a long list of successful children’s books of which a number of earlier well-loved titles are now being republished by Andersen Press for new generations of readers.
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February 8, 2022
Reflections and lessons learned:
“I’m ticklish under there…!”
Brain alongside brawn, weak working with the strong - a sort of like a slightly outdated but still mostly sweet buddy cop movie! A lovely throw back for so many small elements and a great narrator familiar from multiple vehicles in my childhood
“I’m ticklish under there…!”
Brain alongside brawn, weak working with the strong - a sort of like a slightly outdated but still mostly sweet buddy cop movie! A lovely throw back for so many small elements and a great narrator familiar from multiple vehicles in my childhood
May 14, 2022
This is a really fun listen. I had the Tony Robinson audio and it’s a delight. A beautiful setting, the bear is such a loveable oaf, and the hermit, well you’ll feel his pain. Recommend it highly.
October 3, 2018
Enjoyable short story, read wonderfully by Tony Robinson.
We whiled away a few school runs listening to this. Both voices are conveyed nicely by Robinson, the older Hermit and the dim but eager Bear. The Hermit is desperate to pass on his knowledge to a student, as he ages, and a young Bear, chancing upon his cave and seeing his signs, is just as keen to learn and receive a Certificate.
But of course, bears aren't really cut out for regular academic endeavours, so the Hermit does his best to convey the card game Snap, first aid, sailing... can the Bear possibly shine and earn his Certificate?
The exasperation of the Hermit is subtly done, and we both laughed at the terrible messes the pair get into. I wish I could see Blake's illustrations, but did enjoy listening to the inestimable Tony Robinson bring the pair to life. Very enjoyable.
There is also a lovely ending to the story, rather touching. My son is just the right age for this, I would say ages 6-9 will find this the funniest, and many will be able to read this alone.
We whiled away a few school runs listening to this. Both voices are conveyed nicely by Robinson, the older Hermit and the dim but eager Bear. The Hermit is desperate to pass on his knowledge to a student, as he ages, and a young Bear, chancing upon his cave and seeing his signs, is just as keen to learn and receive a Certificate.
But of course, bears aren't really cut out for regular academic endeavours, so the Hermit does his best to convey the card game Snap, first aid, sailing... can the Bear possibly shine and earn his Certificate?
The exasperation of the Hermit is subtly done, and we both laughed at the terrible messes the pair get into. I wish I could see Blake's illustrations, but did enjoy listening to the inestimable Tony Robinson bring the pair to life. Very enjoyable.
There is also a lovely ending to the story, rather touching. My son is just the right age for this, I would say ages 6-9 will find this the funniest, and many will be able to read this alone.
April 18, 2023
Het audioboek wordt meer geacteerd dan voorgelezen, door niemand minder dan Baldrick uit Blackadder. Het verhaal zelf is leuk en luchtig en waarschijnlijk subliem geïllustreerd door Quinten Blake (die van de Roald Dahl boeken), maar door de stem van Tony Robinson heb je er helemaal geen tekeningen nodig om er met heel het gezin van te genieten.
December 31, 2022
5* reading by Sir Tony Robinson, story was a 2*
December 8, 2023
One of the funniest books ever!
March 9, 2025
One of my childhood favorites
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July 3, 2025A fabulous tale of friendship and patience
January 15, 2011
The Hermit and the Bear is the story of a lonely but very knowledgeable hermit who advertises his services as a tutor. A talking bear answers the advert and the hermit takes him on. The majority of the book is a tale of misadventure, where every one of the hermit's carefully planned lessons is ruined by the well-meaning but clumsy bear.
Despite the hermit's mounting exasperation, the story has a really heartwarming ending, and Blake's illustrations of the bear are among his best.
It's not an epic or especially dramatic story, but it's touching and very funny. I don't think this is in print any more. Very sad!
Despite the hermit's mounting exasperation, the story has a really heartwarming ending, and Blake's illustrations of the bear are among his best.
It's not an epic or especially dramatic story, but it's touching and very funny. I don't think this is in print any more. Very sad!
November 2, 2015
42 WORD REVIEW:
A hermit looking to pass on his knowledge finds his work cut out for him when he takes in an enthusiastic but galumphing bear for tuition. Although not progressing much from its starting premise, this wistfully humorous YA tale retains its charm.
A hermit looking to pass on his knowledge finds his work cut out for him when he takes in an enthusiastic but galumphing bear for tuition. Although not progressing much from its starting premise, this wistfully humorous YA tale retains its charm.
May 16, 2016
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