Brighty of the Grand Canyon
Brighty of the Grand Canyon has delighted generations of readers, and the indomitable protagonist has become the symbol of a joyous way of life.
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. Come along for the ride as Brighty finds the mysterious killer and solves the crime.
- About the author: Marguerite Henry was an American writer of children’s books, writing fifty-nine books based on true stories of horses and other animals. She won the Newbery Medal for King of the Wind. She was also runner-up for two of her other titles. One of the latter, Misty of Chincoteague, was the basis for several sequels and for the 1961 movie Misty.
