A boy living in the Ozark Mountains acquires two beloved coon hounds, and together the three of them experience danger, adventure, love, and sorrow.
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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 Summer of the Monkeys. In Where the Red Fern Grows, 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. (Ages 9 and up)
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Did you ever want a dog one of those adorable puppies you see in the newspaper ads but you just dont have enough money to get it? Share an experience with the main character.
In where the red fern grows you will read about how 2 awesome puppies are bought raised up and buried ina grave together. This book could make you cry about all its emotions and feelings.
This story is great and you might have a great time reading it so I recomend you get this book so you can enjoy all its fun cute and parts. so read it because it will never be put down.
In where the red fern grows you will read about how 2 awesome puppies are bought raised up and buried ina grave together. This book could make you cry about all its emotions and feelings.
This story is great and you might have a great time reading it so I recomend you get this book so you can enjoy all its fun cute and parts. so read it because it will never be put down.
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Billy lives on a farm in the Ozarks. He wants two coonhounds very badly; however his papa cannot afford any. Billy works hard and eventually has enough money to buy two coonhounds. Billy trains his dogs to become highly-skilled raccoon hunters. The two dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, are determined hunters and never let Billy down. Billy's grandfather enters Billy in a coon-hunting contest and they win. One night his dogs tree a mountain lion. Old Dan gets badly wounded and dies the next day. Billy is heartbroken, but Little Ann is so sad that she loses her will to live, and dies a few days later. Billy goes to visit the dogs' graves and finds a giant red fern. According to Indian Legend, only an angel can plant a red fern.
This is an excellent book to use in the classroom. Students of all ages would enjoy this book, because it shows the close bond that people share with their pets. This book teaches students many valuable lessons such as, friendship, love, loyalty, sacrificing, and coping with the hardship of losing loved ones. Where the Red Fern Grows would be interesting to students in 4th grade and above.
This is an excellent book to use in the classroom. Students of all ages would enjoy this book, because it shows the close bond that people share with their pets. This book teaches students many valuable lessons such as, friendship, love, loyalty, sacrificing, and coping with the hardship of losing loved ones. Where the Red Fern Grows would be interesting to students in 4th grade and above.
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You might think I'm joking when I say it's the worst book I've ever read. Sad thing is, I'm dead serious. If every book was like this the world would have no reason to be literate. Do not waste your money or time. It's awful.
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A Great Book!!
This book was exciting! If you like books like "Old Yeller" you will love Where The Red Fern Grows! Its a book about a boy and his two hounds. Read more
Published 23 months ago by kayliek
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Great night reading
I remember reading this book in grade achool and loving it. The author is so descriptive that you feel yourself running through the Ozark hills with Billy, Old Dan, and Little Ann. Read more
Published on Dec 12 2010 by littleann123
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Where the Red Fern Grows
This exciting book takes place in the Ozark Mountains, during the Great Depression. Read more
Published on April 3 2006
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Is there a better story out there?
NO, this has to be the best story I have ever read. I read this book recently to my 7 year old son. Wanting to show him the power of books. Read more
Published on July 14 2004 by A. Hansen
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Once upon a time when I was a little girl
I hate it when a reviewer gives the story away, so I won't. Safe to say, though, that when I was a little girl, I read a book in one night, under the covers with a flashlight. Read more
Published on July 9 2004 by spring tail bouncy tigger
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Where The Red Fern Grow touched my heart!
Where the Red Fern Grows is a beautiful story. The story has excellent descriptions. The Ozarks seem like a beautiful place to live. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004
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Read This Book!
Wow! this is one of the best book I have written in a long time. If you have not read Where the Red Fern Grows trust me it is the kind of book you will have regeted if you did... Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004
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Where the Red Fern Grows
I really enjoyed this book, even though it was a little repetitive at times. Some parts you could predict what would happen, but others were very interesting. Read more
Published on May 28 2004
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I'll hunt with this book anytime
I read this book in 6th grade and after I bought it at a book store. I will never ever lose it, I defently reccomend it to any reader out there. Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by Ryan
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Where the Red Fern Grows
I thought it was a pretty good book. It was a story of friendship and companionship, with a comprehensible moral. Read more
Published on May 19 2004 by Kristin Garber
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