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Gentle Ben - (Puffin Modern Classics) by Walt Morey (Paperback)

Gentle Ben - (Puffin Modern Classics) by  Walt Morey (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>More than a fine animal story.... <i>Gentle Ben</i> is a memorable reading experience."<b>--Library Journal</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Walt Morey</b> was an award-winning author of numerous works of children's fiction set in the U.S. Pacific Northwestand Alaska, the places where Morey lived for all of his life. His book <i>Gentle Ben</i> was the basis for the 1967 movie <i>Gentle Giant</i> and the 1967-1969 television show <i>Gentle Ben</i>.

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