What is Shardik?
{{italictitle}} '''''Shardik''''' is a [[fantasy]] novel written by [[Richard Adams]] in [[1974]]. ==Plot== ''Shardik'' takes place in an [[:wikt:imaginary|imaginary]] region called the Beklan Empire. A lonely hunter, Kelderek, pursues Shardik, a giant bear. Both of them become unwillingly drawn into the politics of the entire empire. The story's key themes include the personal struggles of [[sin]] and [[atonement]], the strength and potential of children, and the responsibility of [[adult]]s to protect and nurture children in hope of a better future. {{lit-stub}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Shardik}} [[Category:1974 books]] [[Category:Books by Richard Adams]]