Gentle Ben
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Gentle Ben
By (Author) Walt Morey
Illustrated by John Schoenherr
Penguin Putnam Inc
Penguin USA
2nd February 2006
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Boys and men
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
FIC
Winner of ALA Notable Book.
Physical Properties
Paperback
192
Width 127mm, Height 178mm, Spine 13mm
153g
Description
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.
Reviews
"More than a fine animal story. Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience.Library Journal
Author Bio
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.
