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Disney Frozen: Anna & Elsa #5
The Polar Bear Piper
Even though Arendelle is a cold, snowy place, polar bears have always been a very rare sight—until now. A family of polar bears has been spotted on the outskirts of town, and it has started to cause all kinds of mischief. Olaf loves the bears, but Elsa and Anna need to figure out why they have suddenly appeared—and how to lure them back to their Arctic home!
66 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 28, 2015
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October 23, 2022
Highlight: Anna’s adorable amateur sleuth routine.
March 2, 2016
This Anna and Elsa adventure was a mystery
It left me on a cliff hanger
I liked this book
I would only recommend for girls
It left me on a cliff hanger
I liked this book
I would only recommend for girls
August 10, 2021
3-3.5/5
+-1 This was, in my opinion, an improvement on the other two stories from this series I've read regarding its less blatant problematic treatment of class and monarchy. Disney always tends to sugarcoat these topics in a way that I consider problematic, and there are instances of this here as well, but see for example this other review of one of the other stories for a particularly horrible way to handle these topics. The villagers still fawn over the royals in this story over every decision they make, and gift them stuff for helping them when it should be part of Elsa's job (and Anna and Elsa would be the last people who would need to be gifted food, tbh :S xD), but all in all it all didn't make me roll my eyes every page of the story because it wasn't as heavy-handed, and thank goodness for that.
+1 Characterization and plot are still too a bit too 2D for my particular taste (I'm also bearing in mind that I'm reading a children's series, granted xD), but Elsa and Anna were characterized here way better too, and more in line of their movie personas, I think (disclaimer that I actually really like Frozen lol xD). In other stories I've read of the series, they can range from out-of-character clueless (in A Warm Welcome they don't even know how climates work, I mean, wtf), to extremely obnoxious in their entitlement (especially Anna), but I liked them here quite a lot.
I liked that Anna is the most proactive one in this story, and goes sleuthing inspired by a female detective she likes reading about (I'm also in a Murder, She Wrote phase, it was all a bit Jessica Fletcher, which I appreciate xD). Elsa also makes use of her ice powers.
+1 Another thing I liked is the subversion of traditional gender roles regarding some of the villagers' jobs, having a man be in charge of Arendelle's main laundry and a woman as one of the most capable fisherpeople.
+-1 There's also some positive promotion of the benefits of recycling. However, the story, children's story as it is (it did subvert gender roles, include proactive feminist characters and talk about recycling, children *do* need to learn about these things and not the problematic obsolete ones), could also have commented on climate change because it was an integral part of the plot, but missed that opportunity.
+-1 This was, in my opinion, an improvement on the other two stories from this series I've read regarding its less blatant problematic treatment of class and monarchy. Disney always tends to sugarcoat these topics in a way that I consider problematic, and there are instances of this here as well, but see for example this other review of one of the other stories for a particularly horrible way to handle these topics. The villagers still fawn over the royals in this story over every decision they make, and gift them stuff for helping them when it should be part of Elsa's job (and Anna and Elsa would be the last people who would need to be gifted food, tbh :S xD), but all in all it all didn't make me roll my eyes every page of the story because it wasn't as heavy-handed, and thank goodness for that.
+1 Characterization and plot are still too a bit too 2D for my particular taste (I'm also bearing in mind that I'm reading a children's series, granted xD), but Elsa and Anna were characterized here way better too, and more in line of their movie personas, I think (disclaimer that I actually really like Frozen lol xD). In other stories I've read of the series, they can range from out-of-character clueless (in A Warm Welcome they don't even know how climates work, I mean, wtf), to extremely obnoxious in their entitlement (especially Anna), but I liked them here quite a lot.
I liked that Anna is the most proactive one in this story, and goes sleuthing inspired by a female detective she likes reading about (I'm also in a Murder, She Wrote phase, it was all a bit Jessica Fletcher, which I appreciate xD). Elsa also makes use of her ice powers.
+1 Another thing I liked is the subversion of traditional gender roles regarding some of the villagers' jobs, having a man be in charge of Arendelle's main laundry and a woman as one of the most capable fisherpeople.
+-1 There's also some positive promotion of the benefits of recycling. However, the story, children's story as it is (it did subvert gender roles, include proactive feminist characters and talk about recycling, children *do* need to learn about these things and not the problematic obsolete ones), could also have commented on climate change because it was an integral part of the plot, but missed that opportunity.
April 30, 2023
I picked up this Frozen chapter book from the local library to read with my 5yo. The book was fine- my daughter enjoyed it, but I didn’t feel particularly inspired by the content. Anna tries to take on a Nancy Drew type role in solving who (polar bears) has been wreaking havoc on Arendelle. Using Elsa’s ice powers and having Olaf serve as the pied piper, the problem is solved. I felt like this book had potential to be a lot better.
November 28, 2022
Příjemné překvapení. Odkaz na klasickou literaturu, I když děti ušetřili i temné části. Čekala jsem i environmentální přesah, ale nakonec se objevila jiná "vzdělávací" vsuvka. Dáme šanci i dalším dílům.
August 14, 2024
I wasn't really sure where this story was going, but I appreciated how it was all brought together in the end. Again, not really a big story with big feelings to grapple with, but I was still honestly curious how they would get the polar bears back to the north pole. (Surprise--Elsa has powers!)
January 5, 2025
Arendelin pillipiipari oli ihan hauska ja lapsille se on varmasti hauskempi kuin aikuisille. Mieltä lämmitti erityisesti kohta, jossa Anna halusi kierrättää jätekasan. Se, että tuollainen aihe nousee luontevasti myös kirjallisuudessa on tärkeää.
June 2, 2017
Super cute and easy to read. There were not to many pictures as usually found in most Disney novels; however, there was just enough to keep my one year-old entertained.
January 24, 2019
Fun to read but kind of boring at the same time and predictable. I did like how everything came full circle though.
April 21, 2020
I love this book
I liked all of it. I loved it because it was about Elsa. It was great that Anna got to be the hero in this story.
I liked all of it. I loved it because it was about Elsa. It was great that Anna got to be the hero in this story.
May 4, 2020
Another fun addition to Anna and Elsa's adventures. Nansina Drude was just...a little too much. lol
November 5, 2023
The polar bear book should obviously be told from Elsa's pov. This was fine instead of delightful.
January 3, 2025
A great series for kids featuring the beloved characters from Frozen.
February 9, 2025
This was a cute story! Involved all of the classic characters and was a good problem solving mystery.
July 30, 2025
My daughter is super enjoying these. I have as well! They're very fun for all Frozen fans.
February 4, 2016
My granddaughter's like Frozen, so I decided to read this book. Princess Anna goes into the village, and she reads to the children, because she loves books, and wants to share that love with the children.
People in the village are reporting strange things happening. Fish are being stolen, and pies from the bakery are missing. Anna and Elsa decide to investigate. They learn that there are polar bears stealing the food, and they try to puzzle out why they are so far south. They find a dump with fish bones, glass, etc. One solution to the problem is to separate the garbage in to reusable piles, so the children learn about recycling. Then they have to learn how to get the polar bears back where they belong. I thought they might get into the polar warming, but they didn't really it that aspect.
People in the village are reporting strange things happening. Fish are being stolen, and pies from the bakery are missing. Anna and Elsa decide to investigate. They learn that there are polar bears stealing the food, and they try to puzzle out why they are so far south. They find a dump with fish bones, glass, etc. One solution to the problem is to separate the garbage in to reusable piles, so the children learn about recycling. Then they have to learn how to get the polar bears back where they belong. I thought they might get into the polar warming, but they didn't really it that aspect.
June 23, 2016
A family of polar bears has shown up in Arendelle and is causing havoc every -- from the bakery to the laundromat to the docks. Arendelle may be cold and snowy, but it doesn't usually attract polar bears. Where did these creatures come from? More importantly, how can Anna and Elsa help them get back home?
This is a cute story with some humor and mystery, and Anna's Nancy-Drewish tendencies are fun. Because Frozen has avid fans who devour anything that hints of Anna and Elsa's presence, and because this book is so accessible for students who are beginning to read chapter books, this would make a nice addition to a school library.
This is a cute story with some humor and mystery, and Anna's Nancy-Drewish tendencies are fun. Because Frozen has avid fans who devour anything that hints of Anna and Elsa's presence, and because this book is so accessible for students who are beginning to read chapter books, this would make a nice addition to a school library.
July 13, 2015
When strange thefts of food occur in Arendelle, Anna traces the problem to several polar bears who are in the area. Working with Elsa, who can spin magic, Anna solves the mystery behind their appearance an finds a way to send them back where they belong. While I liked the link to the Pied Piper in the story, I also felt surprised that global warming wasn't really touched on and that the bears are just sent on their way in a sort of out of sight, out of mind fashion. Frozen fans will certainly gravitate to this book, the fifth in the series featuring the same characters from the film.
February 11, 2016
When wayward polar bears are destroying property in the kingdom of Arendelle, both Anna and Elsa struggle to help their people without harming the animals. Luckily, Olaf has been inspired by the story of the Pied Piper and uses his new found piping skills to lead the animals from the kingdom to a waiting ice sheet (created by Elsa) so they can float north to their home. This is slight fiction, but Frozen fans will be delighted to read it anyway. Recommended.
August 21, 2015
Children will certain love this, but for older fans of Disney this book really just doesn't cut it. The characters are out-of-character for their movie counterparts, Anna is made to appear like she is 9 or something (she's supposed to be 16). And there are huge inconsistencies, heck even the pictures are inconsistent with the storyline.
August 18, 2017
This book was ok but not as great as some of the others. The pictures were good. The story line seemed kind of choppy and some of the logic didn't really make sense. I am hoping the next book is better than this one.
December 31, 2015
Me and my daughter read this together and she loved it! Can't say I'm surprised as she loves all things Frozen. She gives it 5 stars! I found this particular one not quite as much fun as the previous ones and am more inclined to give it 3 stars.
July 28, 2015
Fun retelling of the Pied Piper Fairy Tale.
August 12, 2015
Super cute I loved this story
Kids will love this frozen series
Also has wonderful pictures too
Kids will love this frozen series
Also has wonderful pictures too
October 22, 2015
Actually 4.5 but I can't give half stars. I really liked this retelling of the pied piper, using Frozen characters.
December 8, 2015
This was a cute book. I enjoyed it but not as much as the others.
January 18, 2016
Good book, not as fun as the others in my opinion, and the pacing was kinda slow overall, but the illustrations of the polar bears are super cute.
March 26, 2016
Read to my girls, my 4 year old enjoyed hearing about Anna and Elsa, there weren't quite enough pictures to keep my 2 year old engaged but I'm sure we will be reading it again as they get older.
May 25, 2016
Liked it better than #4 and I'm continuing to enjoy the series overall with my daughter. We had fun with the mystery and problem solving going on in this one.
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