Brighty of the Grand Canyon
by Marguerite Henry · Grade 3-6 · Ages Ages 8-12
Brighty is a small, clever burro who lives around the Grand Canyon. He wanders the trails, makes friends with kind people, and shows that even a little animal can be brave and important.
Key vocabulary
A small donkey, often used to carry things on rough trails.
A deep valley with steep rocky sides, often made by a river over a very long time.
A path through a wild place, like a forest, desert, or canyon.
The edge of something; at the Grand Canyon, it means the high edge overlooking the canyon.
A person who searches for valuable minerals like gold.
A bundle of supplies carried by a person or animal.
Not wanting to change your mind or do something, even when others want you to.
A flat-topped hill or mountain with steep sides.