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Gentle Ben

Author Walt Morey
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Paperback
$7.99 US
5.15"W x 7.75"H x 0.55"D   (13.1 x 19.7 x 1.4 cm) | 6 oz (159 g) | 80 per carton
On sale Jan 01, 1992 | 192 Pages | 9780140360356
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 740L
Sales rights: US, Canada, Open Mkt
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.
  • 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 BenKavik the Wolf DogCanyon WinterRunaway StallionRun Far Run Fast, and Year of the Black Pony. View titles by Walt Morey
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About

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.

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 BenKavik the Wolf DogCanyon WinterRunaway StallionRun Far Run Fast, and Year of the Black Pony. View titles by Walt Morey

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•     USA

Available for sale non-exclusive:
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•     Aland Islands
•     Albania
•     Algeria
•     Andorra
•     Angola
•     Antarctica
•     Argentina
•     Armenia
•     Aruba
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•     Azerbaijan
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