The Bear Went Over the Mountain (novel)

First edition book cover

The Bear Went Over the Mountain (1996) is a novel by William Kotzwinkle.^[1][2][3] The movie rights for the book were sold to Jim Henson.

Plot introduction[]

Arthur Bramhall isolates himself in a forest cabin to write a novel; once it is complete, he goes off to buy champagne in celebration, after first burying the manuscript to protect it from fire. In his absence, a bear digs up his manuscript. The bear reads the manuscript, decides it is good, and brings it to New York City, where he is accepted as a talented author and desirable party guest.

Reception[]

The book was nominated for the 1997 World Fantasy Award.^[4]

References[]

External links[]

• Interview with Kotzwinkle about the book.

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