Something serious is happening in the High Hills: several animals have gone missing. A huge grizzly bear has taken them prisoner and enslaved them, forcing them to find food for him. Arming himself with courage, Yakari bravely decide to face the terrifying tyrant. But how can a small child stand up to a furry giant? Great Eagle advises Yakari to wait for the winter, when the bear hibernates... Beautiful full-colour illustrations complement simple, easy-to-read texts to make reading appealing to children of all reading levels, and especially to reluctant readers.