Where the Red Fern Grows | 
| Authors: Wilson Rawls, Wilson Rawls
Publisher: Yearling
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1210 reviews
Sales Rank: 5704
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0440412676
EAN: 9780440412670
ASIN: 0440412676
Publication Date: September 1, 1996
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Author Wilson Rawls spent his boyhood much like the character of this book, Billy Colman, roaming the Ozarks of northeastern Oklahoma with his bluetick hound. A straightforward, shoot-from-the-hip storyteller with a searingly honest voice, Rawls is well-loved for this powerful 1961 classic and the award-winning novel ISummer of the Monkeys/I. In IWhere the Red Fern Grows/I, Billy and his precious coonhound pups romp relentlessly through the Ozarks, trying to "tree" the elusive raccoon. In time, the inseparable trio wins the coveted gold cup in the annual coon-hunt contest, captures the wily ghost coon, and bravely fights with a mountain lion. When the victory over the mountain lion turns to tragedy, Billy grieves, but learns the beautiful old Native American legend of the sacred red fern that grows over the graves of his dogs. This unforgettable classic belongs on every child's bookshelf. I(Ages 9 and up)/I
Product Description
First published in 1961, a modern-day classic for children follows the friendship between a boy and his two dogs as they search out adventure along the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Reprint.
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 Not my cup of tea, but a real classic. December 28, 2008
This is a classic that I should have read much earlier in life, but it was only recommended to me now. I think there are a lot of good lessons for children in it: such as how if you make a plan and stick to it, you can accomplish whatever you dream to accomplish. It teaches about the bond between canines and humans, and delves into how rewarding that can be. br /br /Rawls style reminds me a little of Twain. He writes from the boy's point of view and he stays true to the characterization. You never forget while reading that the story is being told by a youngster. At times, I found that a bit tedious, but I'll bet that if I had read it as a youngster, at the age it was intended for, I'd have found that extremely endearing.br /br /The story has moments of real drama and excitement. Even though the subject matter of coon hunting did not appeal to me in the least, (and I abhor the fur trade) I kept reading, because the story was both compelling and exciting, and Billy's two little dogs were intriguing little characters.br /br /C.A.Wulff - author of Born Without a Tail
 BEST BOOK EVER!!! October 22, 2008
I have been an avid reader for most of my 59 years, but I STILL saybr /that this is my FAVORITE book of ALL TIME...no matter what genre...br /It matters not that it is "recommended" for 9-12 year olds, if YOUbr /have not discovered this wonderful story, then you must! So many ofbr /us can identify with Billy, the young boy, reared during a timebr /of great poverty, and his love and devotion to his two pups and thebr /adventures and lessons they brought into his life. Believe me,br /this is NOT just for children, and if you have any time to reminisce,br /get this book and read it...absorb it, enjoy it...A true walk downbr /Memory Lane. Relish the good things while you can, and THIS ONEbr /is a "Good Thing!"
 Boy and his dogs September 27, 2008
I used to read this book over and over again as a child and it's sad that I went for so many years without touching it! Upon rereading I was swept away to the backwoods South in a boyhood adventure of hunting, childhood, and friendship. br /br /On the surface it appears to be the usual boy-and-dog story, but it is so much more gripping as it explores Billy's relationship with the world around him as he grows up in a classic coming-of-age scenario.br /br /It's fun, gripping writing full of personality and passion for the South and its characters, and full of such honest emotion it will blow you away.
Exactly what I was looking for September 21, 2008
This was my favorite book as a child and I was very happy to purchase it to read for myself and also for my children.
Wonderful story for adults and children of all ages September 13, 2008
I have just finished this book.br /br /Wilson Rawls has written a timeless classic that will entertain and delight readers of all ages. I wish I had read this story earlier.br /br /Wilson Rawls could have been the second coming of Homer.br /br /br /The religious theme was quite interesting.br /
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