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Old Yeller (1956) (edit title/settings)

by Fred Gipson (Author) (edit contributors)

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A young boy, Travis Coates, is left as the man of the house while his father is away on a cattle drive. While his father is away, a stray dog appears at the house and the family decides to take it in. At first Travis does not like the dog but grow to love it after it saves his family on... read more

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The narrator Travis begins the novel by telling why they gave Old Yeller his name. He was yellow, or "yeller," in color and he had a loud bark. Travis says how Old Yeller made him so mad when he first came that he wanted to kill him but when he had to kill him later on it is really hard, since... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The narrator Travis begins the novel by telling why they gave Old Yeller his name. He was yellow, or "yeller," in color and he had a loud bark. Travis says how Old Yeller made him so mad when he first came that he wanted to kill him but when he had to kill him later on it is really hard, since he had come to think very highly of the dog. Old Yeller arrives in the late 1860s, the same time Papa leaves to Abilene on the cattle drive for money. Travis is left behind with his brother, Little Arliss, and Mama to take care of the place and protect and provide for the family. Travis finishes the chores for that day, including plowing between the cornrows with their mule Jumper, and feels confident he can.....

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  • Old Yeller: Canine hero in this story. Brave and rumbunctous and a theifin rascal.
  • Travis Coates: The oldest son of the mama, main character
  • Mama: Mother of Arliss and Travis and a mean woman at some times.
  • Elizabeth: The daughter of a man who comes and visits the Coates oftenand loves to be quiet
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We called him Old Yeller. The name had a sort of double meaning.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Newbery Honor Roll. (community list)
This is book 525 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Fred Gipson (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Carl Burger (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1956
ISBN: 0064403823
Page Count: 192

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