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Brighty of the Grand Canyon

By: Marguerite Henry
Narrated by: John McDonough
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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.

©1953, 1981 Marquerite Henry, Morgan Dennis and Charles Reid Dennis;Rand McNally & Company (P)2000 Recorded Books, LLC Action & Adventure Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Fiction Horses Literature & Fiction Heartfelt
Heartwarming Story • Engaging Storytelling • Excellent Narration • Adventurous Tale • Visual Descriptions
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I have not read or listened to a Marguerite Henry book yet that I have not totally enjoyed. Brighty is such a cool donkey. Many lessons can be learned from Brighty.

Excellent

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Love love love love love love it so much love love love love!!!!!

I just loved it!

I love this story

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This was a favorite of my childhood. It was made magical when combined with a trip to the Grand Canyon. The tradition continues, and it is now a favorite of my children.

Favorite of the Generations

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Brighty of the Grand Canyon delighted my soul, I thank Audible for sharing it with all of us.

Brighty captivates my heart

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I thought this might be a sad story but no it is a great adventure.

one good story

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This story was read to my class in 3rd grade and it left a heartwarming impression of tranquility and happiness that has stuck with me these last 43 years, although the details of the story had long faded away. I decided I wanted to revisit some of the stories I recalled from my childhood that made me feel good at the time and this is the first story I have revisited. It does have moments of tension that may make the reader feel fear or anger, but also love, trust, compassion, and respect. A great story for young and old alike.

A heartwarming story with excellent voice acting

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Beautiful writing. Great reader. The language in the story is so visual and engaging, the book is very difficult to put down.

Wonderful story!

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I love this story. My mom read it to the family when I was just a young girl as we sat around the fireplace on the cold winter nights. A movie was also made and it is good although the books are usually always better as in this case. This is definitely a book I will read to my children!

Brighty

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I am 52 "reading" this for the first time. I loved it. It says it's a children's book but I would say think of it like a PG movie....not for too young of a child. It has some violence.

Great for adults too!

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This book totally captivated our 9 and 13 year old boys. We listened in the car on they way to and from the Grand Canyon which made it even more meaningful. The reader did a super job with the character voices.

Loved it!

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