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    Gentle Ben

    Author Walt Morey
    Illustrated by John Schoenherr
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    Penguin Young Readers | Puffin Books
    5"W x 7.06"H x 0.5"D  
    On sale Feb 02, 2006 | 192 Pages | 9780142405512
    Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile 740L
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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.
    Walt Morey (1907 - 1992) is the award-winning author of numerous books for children. His works include Gentle Ben, Kavik the Wolf Dog, Canyon Winter, Runaway Stallion, Run 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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    "More than a fine animal story…. Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience.”—Library Journal

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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.

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    Walt Morey (1907 - 1992) is the award-winning author of numerous books for children. His works include Gentle Ben, Kavik the Wolf Dog, Canyon Winter, Runaway Stallion, Run 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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    • WINNER
      ALA Notable Book

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    "More than a fine animal story…. Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience.”—Library Journal

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