Brighty of the Grand Canyon
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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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Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.
Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781481415828
- Publication Date
- April 14, 2015
- Publisher
- Aladdin
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1953
- Page Count
- 256
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- 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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