Hannah Gold grew up in a family where books, animals, and the beauty of the outside world were ever present, and is now passionate about writing stories that share her love of the planet. The Last Bear is her middle grade debut which became an instant classic and international bestseller upon release in 2021. It won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the Blue Peter Book Awards, was nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and is shortlisted for the British Book Awards. It was also the Saturday & Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.
The Lost Whale is Hannah’s second middle-grade novel which tells an incredible story about the connection between a boy and a whale and the bond that sets them both free. Both novels are illustrated by renowned artist Levi Pinfold. She lives in the UK with her tortoise, her cat and her husband.
Awards: Blue Peter (2022) see all
Genres: Children's Fiction
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Series
Last Bear
1. The Last Bear (2021)
2. Finding Bear (2023)
3. The Lone Husky (2025)
Bear Rescue (2026)
1. The Last Bear (2021)
2. Finding Bear (2023)
3. The Lone Husky (2025)
Bear Rescue (2026)
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Hannah Gold recommends

A Girl's Guide to Spying (2026)
(Rose Patrol Mystery, book 1)
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"A rollicking, fun read written with all of Holly's trademark warmth. Rich with historical texture that brings the past vividly to life, Holly once again proves why she's a true superstar of children's fiction. And who wouldn't fall in love with Hector the dog?"

Alice with a Why (2025)
Anna James
"An absolute masterclass of writing - Alice With a Why is inventive, creative, tender and fun."

Greenwild (2023)
(Greenwild, book 1)
Pari Thomson
"A spellbinding, enchanting read full of wildness and beauty."
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