Haley Janoff

My Friend, Bear Haley Janoff

For Bear, its not a question of how he will die, its a question of when - and he won't let anyone decide that for him. He survived the fire that killed his family, the foster care system, a brief spell in the Army, and is now widely considered the most talented fire breather in circus history. Bear is on track to the life of prosperity he's been seeking since his less-than-humble beginnings. But, when a tragic accident leaves him the unwilling mentor of a troubled child and a symbol of hope for the shaken performers, the dark truths behind Bear's talents begin to unravel. While his closest confidant, Magnolia, does her best to hold them together, Bear begins to crumble under the pressures of his duties to the Circus, which threatens not only his life, but everyone's around him. A story that highlights the importance of found family and friendship in the wake of trauma, 'My Friend, Bear' is a colorful take on coming-of-age, focused on a boy many believe to be a dragon.