Gentle Ben
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1965 · Est. 7.5 hour read

Gentle Ben

Written by Walt Morey · Illustrated by John Schoenherr

Part of the Puffin Modern Classics series

A boy and a bear's friendship faces danger in the Alaskan wilds.

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191 pages· 52,406 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 740L
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Bookroo's summary

In the vast Alaskan wilderness, Mark Andersen finds solace in an unlikely friendship with Ben, a brown bear. As the townspeople threaten their bond, Mark must fight to protect his only friend. Can their connection withstand the harsh realities of survival and human interference? Discover the power of friendship against all odds in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Traces the friendship between a boy and a bear in the rugged Alaskan Territory.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
191
Words
52,406
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
222
Publication
Published
January 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 1965
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142405512
OCLC
63515149

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