Marguerite Henry

Brighty of the Grand Canyon Marguerite Henry Reissue Edition

Brief Description: The true story of a shaggy little burro that blazed the original trails through the Grand Canyon, long before it became a national park, is told in this classic. Illustrations. Publisher Marketing: 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. Review Citations:

Ingram Children's Advance 07/01/2001 pg. 49 (EAN 9780689845222, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 499 (EAN 9780689714856, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 546 (EAN 9780689714856, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 470 (EAN 9780689714856, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2010 pg. 1037 (EAN 9780689714856, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 499 (EAN 9780528821509, Hardcover)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/1991 pg. 499 (EAN 9780606024440, Prebound-Other)

Wilson Children's Catalog 96 01/01/1996 pg. 546 (EAN 9780606024440, Prebound-Other)

Contributor Bio:  Henry, Marguerite Marguerite Henry was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as "King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, " and "Stormy: Misty's Foal, " all of which are available in Aladdin paperback editions. Contributor Bio:  Dennis, Wesley Wesley Dennis was best known for his illustrations in collaboration with author Marguerite Henry. They published sixteen books together.