Bhimsa, the Dancing Bear

Bhimsa, the Dancing Bear is a children's novel by Christine Weston.

Set in contemporary India, it follows the adventures of two boys, David and Gopali, as they roam the country with a dancing bear.

[1] The novel was first published in 1945 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1946.

[2] Kirkus Reviews called it "A bit out of this world atmosphere and occasionally moralizing – but in all a satisfactory adventure story" and "The Roger Duvoisin pictures in two colors are sure passport to charm.

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First edition (publ. Scribners )