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Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Brighty of the Grand Canyon
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon

Written by Marguerite Henry

Narrated by John McDonough

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Brighty, a shaggy young burro, lives wild and free in the Grand Canyon of Arizona. He roams the steep cliffs with the squirrels and rabbits. But his favorite friend is Old Timer, the prospector who shares hot biscuits and calls him Bright Angel. One day Old Timer doesn't answer Brighty's loud "Eeeee-aw!" Instead, the friendly animal encounters a ruthless claim jumper. Will Brighty be able to bring the killer to justice and make the wilderness safe again? Marguerite Henry, author of the Newbery Award-winning classic Misty of Chincoteague, Based this delightful story on the adventures of a real-life Grand Canyon burro. Brighty touched the hearts of all who knew him -even President Teddy Roosevelt. John McDonough's animated performance brings out the burro's joyous free spirit and courageous determination.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateMar 20, 2009
ISBN9781436188203
Author

Marguerite Henry

Marguerite Henry (1902–1997) was the beloved author of such classic horse stories as King of the Wind, Misty of Chincoteague, and Stormy, Misty’s Foal, and her work has won several Newbery Awards and Honors. 

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I have the first hardback edition....the story line is fun, the pictures are great. Good as a kid's book and for an easy adult read that is informative about the Big Hole, especially if you've never been here.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is one of the few books by this author that I'd not read as a youth, but I enjoyed reading it as an adult. Brighty is a not-quite wild burro that lives partly in an offshoot of the Grand Canyon, and partly with those humans he likes. He deals with challenges including mountain lions, and those who would abuse his good nature. Though somber in parts, and with some brief mentions of violence, it is an entertaining read for young and older animal lovers alike.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    When I was a girl I read every Henry horse story I could find. I sure do wish our tiny town library had owned this one, too. I don't think it's as good as King of Wind (the very best), Justin Morgan had a Horse, or probably even Black Gold - but everything by her is worth reading. And everything illustrated by Dennis is worth viewing. Sorry I can't be more objective or specific - all I can do is recommend you read whichever you can get yourself.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Henry is well known for her children’s book focusing on horses and other animals. This was one of my favorites as a child.

    Bright Angel was a wild burro named for the creek along which he made his home. In the early 1900s he befriended tourists and naturalists who visited what was to become our 17th National Park – The Grand Canyon. He had a sixth sense about people’s characters and would kick at or run from anyone he deemed unfriendly or a threat. But he was gentle with children and helped carry water and other supplies for those he trusted.

    Henry uses the historical facts and embellishes the story to create a murder mystery with some valuable lessons in natural history. Reading it as an adult, I can definitely see why I loved her books as a child. There are some darker moments in this book, including animal cruelty, but the murder occurs off text and Henry keeps the violence to a bare minimum and uses humor and joy to temper any negative images.

    Illustrations by Wesley Dennis add to the charm of the book.

    NOTE: "Date read" is the approximate time I first read this ... I must have read it 3 or 4 times as a child, as I did with all of Henry's books. Most recent re-read was in March 2013.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I first learned about Brighty from Cleveland Amory in his Save the Burros of the Grand Canyon campaign. It was this introduction that has intrigued me to someday read the story about Brighty to learn about him and it was just plain luck my sister me this story. For anyone who has read any of the Misty stories Marguerite Henry continues with her own style of writing. The reading is to-the-point, entertaining and a bit on the dry side as the book gets a bit lengthier. But for the dryness of the plot at times she makes a wonderful story that otherwise captures your imagination while staying with you. The characters in here didn't really seem to have much of a personality while they were a bit on the flat side. Even Brighty after the first introduction seemed to be introduced rather strong before thinning out in the latter half of the book. Definitely would interest any child that is interested in horses, ponies and possibly donkeys or even a introductory book to the Grand Canyon for a family trip. Some parts of the book although not gruesome by most standards of today may cause an issue for the smallest of audiences but otherwise it didn't botch the story.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I loved this book when I was a little kid.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A childhood favorite re-visited.Is the story as good as I remember? – YesWhat ages would I recommend it too? – All ages. Children will enjoy the single storyline; while adults enjoy an easy afternoon read (especially while waiting on a bus, show, doctor, or other appointments).Length? – Reasonable for an afternoon.Characters? – Memorable, several characters, though a bit confusing in the beginning.Setting? – Real world, Recent times (Theodore Roosevelt and the naming of the Grand Canyon as a national park).Written approximately? – 1953.Does the story leave questions in the readers mind? – Yes! What was the final sentence for the murderer?Any issues the author (or a more recent publisher) should cover? None.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I remember vividly on my first trip to the Grand Canyon (at age twelve) my parents let me take take a solo hike down the first part of Bright Angel Trail at dawn. The story of Brighty echo'd in my mind as I spent that 1/2 hour experiencing the Canyon for the first time - it was a defining experience of my youth.