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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.
Summary
Where The Red Fern Grows is written by Wilson Rawls and is a realistic fiction about a boy named Billy and his hunting dogs in the Cherokee hills. One day Billy found an ad for: one hound for 25dollars, so Billy saves 50 dollars for two years and asks his grand pa to order the pups. When Billy... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Billy: The young boy who works hard to get his two red hunting dogs, the main character and narrator.
- Old Dan: One of the dogs, who is big and kind but calmer than Ann.
- Little Ann: Billy's other dog, Dan's sister, lean and fast and jumpy.
First Sentence
WHEN I LEFT MY OFFICE that beautiful spring day, I had no idea what was in store for me.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Wilson Rawls (Author)
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