Gentle Ben by Walt Morey

Gentle Ben

Walt Morey with John Schoenherr (Illustrator)

191 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his older brother, Jamie. But in time Mark finds someone else to love--Ben, an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one else dares come near him. Gentle Ben ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
lighthearted 66%
tense 66%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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