Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Brighty of the Grand Canyon
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon

Written by Marguerite Henry & illustrated by Wesley Dennis
Part of the Marguerite Henry Horseshoe Library Book Series
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$21.99
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9 - 12
Reading age
256
Page count
~870L
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Apr 14, 2015
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A determined little burro earns the loyalty and affection of everyone he encounters in this classic story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry, now in a gorgeous hardcover gift edition. Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice. Brighty’s adventures have delighted generations of readers, and he has become the symbol of a joyous way of life. Some people say that you can even see his spirit roving the canyon on moonlit nights–forever wild, forever free. This beloved story from Newbery Award-winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781481415828
    Publication Date
    April 14, 2015
    Publisher
    Aladdin
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1953
    Page Count
    256
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2015296002
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~870L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~U
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    7
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    12
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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