Brighty of the Grand Canyon

Brighty of the Grand Canyon | Marguerite Henry

I reread BRIGHTY OF THE GRAND CANYON yesterday, and I‘m rather amazed at how dark it is. It starts with Brighty‘s human BFF‘s murder and follows the wee burro through several more years in which he experiences frequent abuse from humans.

There are bright spots too, though. It felt very Buddhist to me, actually, in how it mixes Brighty‘s joyful moments with the violent suffering he endures when people try to tame him. Huh.

dabbe Sir C.A.S.E.Y.!!! 🖤🐾🖤 2mo

TobeyTheScavengerMonk I had to read this in 4th grade, and remember very little about it (Silt? Like, a lot of talk about silt in the river? Something?) but I still have a fondness for Brighty. I have this exact edition in in my current classroom library. 2mo

xicanti @TobeyTheScavengerMonk Brighty does learn how to pan for gold with his human friends, so maybe that‘s what your young self latched onto. 2mo

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xicanti

Brighty of the Grand Canyon | Marguerite Henry

Today‘s little reread haul from the local bookstore where I‘ve still got a bunch of credit. The owner told me she almost sent BRIGHTY OF THE GRAND CANYON home with the person who brought it in, but she figured someone, somewhere, would want a very old book about a donkey. I read it when I was very small AND I had the Breyer model of Brighty. I‘m happy I can revisit it.

TheSpineView I remember reading it. I think this is one that stands the test of time. 3mo

Nebklvr I remember this! 3mo

xicanti @TheSpineView @Nebklvr I‘m looking forward to it! Lately I‘ve alternated between longer, newer books and shorter childhood faves, so I should get to it pretty soon. 3mo

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TheSpineView

Brighty of the Grand Canyon | Marguerite Henry

#LitsySpringBreak @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs
Prompt: Grand Canyon

I read every Marguerite Henry book I could get my hands on when I was young. 💙📘💙📖

TheKidUpstairs ❤❤❤ As a kid I read, and loved

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Julsmarshall Aww, I remember these books! I loved them and read them over and over! 4y

TheSpineView @TheKidUpstairs Me too!💜 4y

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TheSpineView @Julsmarshall 💜📖 4y

TEArificbooks I once got a copy of this book at the Grand Canyon gift shop. 4y

TheSpineView @mdm139 Cool!😎 4y

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Eggs

Brighty of the Grand Canyon | Marguerite Henry

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Historical fiction written for young readers, published in 1953. Brightly was a burro who lived and worked in the canyon from 1892-1922, and helped build the first suspension bridge over the Colorado River from North Rim to South Rim. Great illustrations!
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OutAndAbout I loved this book as a kid! 4y

Eggs @Out-and-about ❤️👍🏼❤️ 4y

TheAromaofBooks Oh your edition is so pretty!! Marguerite Henry was one of my favorite authors growing up, I think due in large part to her partnership with Wesley Dennis - his illustrations are SO perfect! 4y

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Lynnsoprano I remember reading this in school! 4y

Leftcoastzen A favorite of mine too! 4y

Eggs I inherited my only brother‘s library when he died 2 years ago. There were several vintage books but this one is in great condition. When I read 1 of his books, I feel closer to him 💔 @TheAromaofBooks 4y

Eggs @Lynnsoprano @Leftcoastzen ❤️🖤❤️ 4y

Lynnsoprano @eggs of course ❤️😘 4y

cozypunk Whoa, hello there memory lane! 4y

TheAromaofBooks Aww!! That's one of those happy/sad things. I remember you saying that about the Kurt Vonnegut books as well. It's so hard to lose someone close to you, but being able to read his books is such a lovely way to somehow still feel like you are making memories together. ❤ 4y

Eggs @dandy.punk 😊 4y

Eggs @TheAromaofBooks well said 4y

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Jas16

Brighty of the Grand Canyon | Marguerite Henry

Happy almost Birthday @LibrarianRyan I hope you have an amazing day. When I was little I read every book by Marguerite Henry that I could find. It‘s the first time I remember being obsessed by an author. My fav Litten not part of the 6-digit club is @Foragingfantasy because she was the 1st person to show me the incredible kindness of Litsy. My five newest followers are @rethier1 @r0sepetals @RiverKScottWrites @6DyLaN._.KoLLer9 @Anna40 #itsmyparty