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.
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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.
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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 of ALA Notable Book.
Critic Reviews
“"More than a fine animal story…. Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience." -Library Journal”
"More than a fine animal story…. Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience.”—Library Journal
About the Author
Walt Moreywas an award-winningauthorof numerous works of children'sfictionset in the U.S.Pacific NorthwestandAlaska, the places where Morey lived for all of his life. His bookGentle Benwas the basis for the 1967 movieGentle Giantand the 1967-1969 television showGentle Ben.
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