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      Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

      by Marguerite Henry
      Published
      Jan 1947
      Main Genre
      Historical Historical
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      160
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      About This Book

      Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry's beloved novel about a boy who would do anything to paint is now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition.

      Benjamin West was born with an extraordinary gift—the gift of creating paintings of people, animals, and landscapes so true to life they "took one's breath away." But Benjamin is part of a deeply religious Quaker family, and Quaker beliefs forbid the creation of images.

      Because Benjamin's family didn'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 Ben's brushes.

      This classic story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      General Fiction

      Subgenres

      Historical

      Characters & Occupations

      Animals

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Middle Grade

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      First Edition Mar 2014 Aladdin ISBN13 9781481403948 ISBN10 148140394X
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      Nov 2008 Beautiful Feet Books ISBN13 9781893103290 ISBN10 1893103293
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      Feb 1987 MacMillan ISBN13 9780027436600 ISBN10 0027436608
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      Mar 2014 Aladdin ISBN13 9781481403962 ISBN10 1481403966
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