by Walt Morey (Author), John Schoenherr (Illustrator)
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.
Number of Pages: 191
Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.4 x 4.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 01, 1992
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Gentle Ben
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 8