Gentle Ben

Author Walt Morey
Illustrated by John Schoenherr
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$8.99 US
On sale Feb 02, 2006 | 192 Pages | 9780142405512

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.
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    ALA Notable Book
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
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

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
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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