An orphaned Syrian brown bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and serves for five years as their mischievous mascot in Iran and Italy. Based on a true story. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 5.2 ATOS Book Level: 5.2 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 5 AR Quiz: 146245EN Reading Counts Level: 4.7 Reading Counts Points: 10 Lexile Measure: 780 Guided Reading Level: W.