Gentle Ben

A brown bear is the largest, most dangerous big-game animal in North America. Even so, Mark Andersen's only friend is Ben, the Alaskan Brownie cub chained up in Fog Benson's dark shed. Mark's parents can see that there is a special bond between their son and the big bear, a love that overcomes fear and suspicion. But there are some people in town who just can't understand, and are determined to get rid of Ben. There is danger and excitement for Mark as he struggles to save his gentle friend.