Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Sunday, November 18, 2007 by Nikki in Niagara
Nicola here from Back to Books. This is my 8th book for the challenge.
Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry
Illustrated by Wesley Dennis
Pages: 224
Finished: Nov. 17, 2007
First Published: 1953
Awards: William Allen White Children's Book Award
Rating: 3.5/5
Comments: This is a story of the Grand Canyon during the early 1900s when it was the home of trappers, hunters, miners, and mountain men. The story is told through the eyes of a wild burro who lived the live of freedom yet sometimes lived alongside the men of the Canyon. This is based on a true story of real burro who even met Theodore Roosevelt. This is a wonderful well-written story with compelling characters. There is a continuing plot line involving a thief and murderer but much of the book contains episodic chapters of Brighty's adventures. The first half of the book is a slow, gentle read and I did find it hard to settle down with this book but the pace picks up at the mid-point and overall a good read. Recommended, especially if you are interested in this area.
Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry
Illustrated by Wesley Dennis
Pages: 224
Finished: Nov. 17, 2007
First Published: 1953
Awards: William Allen White Children's Book Award
Rating: 3.5/5
Comments: This is a story of the Grand Canyon during the early 1900s when it was the home of trappers, hunters, miners, and mountain men. The story is told through the eyes of a wild burro who lived the live of freedom yet sometimes lived alongside the men of the Canyon. This is based on a true story of real burro who even met Theodore Roosevelt. This is a wonderful well-written story with compelling characters. There is a continuing plot line involving a thief and murderer but much of the book contains episodic chapters of Brighty's adventures. The first half of the book is a slow, gentle read and I did find it hard to settle down with this book but the pace picks up at the mid-point and overall a good read. Recommended, especially if you are interested in this area.
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