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Gentle Ben

Author Walt Morey
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$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
5.15"W x 7.75"H x 0.55"D   | 6 oz | 80 per carton
On sale Jan 01, 1992 | 192 Pages | 9780140360356
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 740L
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The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben has been a favorite of readers of all ages for 25 years, and is a timeless story of a rare friendship. An ALA Notable Book.
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    ALA Notable Book
"More than a fine animal story…. Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience.”—Library Journal
Walt Morey (1907 - 1992) is the award-winning author of numerous books for children. His works include Gentle Ben, Kavik the Wolf Dog, Canyon Winter, Runaway Stallion, Run Far Run Fast, and Year of the Black Pony. View titles by Walt Morey

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The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben has been a favorite of readers of all ages for 25 years, and is a timeless story of a rare friendship. An ALA Notable Book.

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  • WINNER
    ALA Notable Book

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"More than a fine animal story…. Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience.”—Library Journal

Author

Walt Morey (1907 - 1992) is the award-winning author of numerous books for children. His works include Gentle Ben, Kavik the Wolf Dog, Canyon Winter, Runaway Stallion, Run Far Run Fast, and Year of the Black Pony. View titles by Walt Morey

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