In the heart of an ancient forest, young Mira stumbles upon a giant brown bear caught in a hunter's trap. Putting aside her fears, she frees the magnificent creature, forging an unlikely friendship that will change the course of both their lives. Their peaceful days are shattered when the royal hunters capture the bear and cart him away to entertain the King during his Golden Jubilee celebration. Heartbroken but determined, Mira refuses to abandon her friend. Joined by Daria, an enigmatic fortune-teller, the pair embark on a daring rescue mission. Armed with nothing but their wits, the duo devise an ingenious plan to outsmart the royal court and free the bear. Mira and the Dancing Bear is a captivating tale of friendship, courage, and compassion -- and adventure that will sweep readers of all ages into a world where the unlikeliest of companions can become the truest of friends, and where even the smallest voices can roar loud enough to change the course of destiny.