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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.

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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.

Authors & Contributors

  1. Wilson Rawls (Author)
 

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