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Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

Newbery Awardâ€“winning author Marguerite Henryâ€™s beloved novel about a boy who would do anything to paint is now available in a refreshed paperback edition.

Benjamin West was born with an extraordinary giftâ€”the gift of creating paintings of people, animals, and landscapes so true to life they â€œtook oneâ€™s breath away.â€ But Benjamin is part of a deeply religious Quaker family, and Quaker beliefs forbid the creation of images.

Because Benjaminâ€™s family didnâ€™t approve of his art, he had to make his own painting supplies. The local Native Americans taught him how to mix paints from earth, clay, and plants. And his cat, Grimalkin, sacrificed hair from his tail for Benâ€™s brushes.

This classic story from Newbery Awardâ€“winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text with gorgeous new cover art.
Country USA
Brand Aladdin
Manufacturer Aladdin
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2014-03-11
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781481403948

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