Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry
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.Marguerite Henry wrote renowned horse stories including King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy: Misty's Foal, which are all available in Aladdin paperback editions. Wesley Dennis was well known for his collaborations with novelist Marguerite Henry on illustrations. They collaborated on sixteen books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780590453141 |
| ISBN 10 | 0590453149 |
| Title | Brighty of the Grand Canyon |
| Author | Marguerite Henry |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rand Mcnally |
| Number of pages | 223 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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