" The bears that are following us.” “Don’t be absurd,” Alexander snapped. “There are no bears in this part of the country.” A loud, angry growl echoed through the trees. A large bear emerged from the forest only a few feet away from Alexander. Then two more appeared behind it. Alexander went as pale as a dead fish. Erica sighed. “Don’t you ever get tired of being wrong?” she asked. "

― Stuart Gibbs , Spy Camp (Spy School #2)