Gentle Ben

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the tragic death of his brother. Mark leads a quiet life with his mother and father. There is no one in the town his age or size. But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear so huge that no one dares to come near him. Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it. It is only through the strength of an enduring friendship that Ben—and Mark—have a chance of being saved. Eventually, Ben is sent to an island to live a quiet life and wait for Mark to visit every hunting season.