In "Chasing the Bear: A Young Spenser Novel" by Robert B. Parker, the beloved detective Spenser is depicted as a teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence. Set in Boston, the story follows Spenser as he deals with school challenges, friendships, and the first stirrings of romance. When a young girl goes missing, Spenser's sense of justice compels him to take action. He embarks on an adventure filled with humor, loyalty, and a bit of danger, showcasing his resourcefulness and the values that will shape him into the detective fans know and love. It’s a coming-of-age tale that captures the essence of Spenser. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2010 by Penguin Putnam Inc .