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Gentle Ben

Gentle Ben

By Walt Morey, illustrated by John Schoenherr

Interest Level

Grades 6 - 8

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 5.1

Lexile Measure®: 740L

DRA: Not Available

Guided Reading: NR

Genre

  • General Fiction

Theme/Subject

  • Animals
  • Character and Values
  • Culture and Diversity
  • Friends and Friendship

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About This Book

This book traces the friendship between a boy and a bear in the rugged Alaskan Territory.

About the Authors or Illustrators

John Schoenherr
John Schoenherr is the award-winning artist of more than 40 books for young readers. Renowned for hi...
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