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Gentle Ben

Author Walt Morey
Illustrated by John Schoenherr
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$7.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
5"W x 7"H x 0.53"D   | 5 oz | 72 per carton
On sale Feb 02, 2006 | 192 Pages | 9780142405512
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 brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it. It is only through the strength of an enduring friendship that Ben—and Mark—have a chance of being saved.
  • WINNER
    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
John Carl Schoenherr (July 5, 1935–April 8, 2010) was an American illustrator. He won the Caldecott Medal for US children's book illustration. He was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2015. View titles by John Schoenherr

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The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it. It is only through the strength of an enduring friendship that Ben—and Mark—have a chance of being saved.

Awards

  • WINNER
    ALA Notable Book

Praise

"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
John Carl Schoenherr (July 5, 1935–April 8, 2010) was an American illustrator. He won the Caldecott Medal for US children's book illustration. He was inducted into the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2015. View titles by John Schoenherr

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