Synopsis
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. Gentle Ben has been a favorite of readers of all ages for 25 years, and is a timeless story of a rare friendship. An ALA Notable Book.
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"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"
"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
"More than a fine animal story.... Gentle Ben is a memorable reading experience."--Library Journal
About the Author
Walt Morey 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 Gentle Ben was the basis for the 1967 movie Gentle Giant and the 1967-1969 television show Gentle Ben.
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Gentle Ben (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Seller: Chattanooga Public Library Foundation, Chattanooga, TN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
School & Library Binding. Condition: clean and tight, foxed. Schoenherr, John (illustrator). Cover is worn on corners. x library. Seller Inventory # 2208120028
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Gentle Ben
Seller: Henschel Books, Bull Mountain, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. John Schoenherr (illustrator). A classic book tracing the friendship between a boy and a bear in the rugged Alaskan Territory, later made into a beloved 1967-1969 television series and a 2002 TV movie. The colorfully illustrated boards (designed by Rebecca Laughlin and illustrated by Lino Saffioti) are excellent, with the usual library markings. The interior is clean and tight, also with the usual library markings. 191 pgs. Hard to find in the Puffin published version. Seller Inventory # 002807
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Gentle Ben (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Schoenherr, John (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0808539132I5N10
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Gentle Ben (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Schoenherr, John (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0808539132I3N10
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Gentle Ben (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Schoenherr, John (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0808539132I3N10
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Gentle Ben (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Seller: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Schoenherr, John (illustrator). Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Seller Inventory # 0808539132