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Where the Red Fern Grows
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Where the Red Fern Grows (1961) (edit title/settings)

The Story of Two Dogs and A Boy

by Wilson Rawls (Author) (edit contributors)

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First published in 1961, a modern-day classic for children follows the friendship between a boy and his two dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, as they search out adventure along the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country, hunting for coons. But all they know will soon change...

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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 25 dollars, so Billy saves 50 dollars for two years and asks his grand pa to order the pups. When... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

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 25 dollars, so Billy saves 50 dollars for two years and asks his grand pa to order the pups. When Billy goes to town to get his dogs he runs into a group of kids who beat him up. On his way back he thinks about names and comes across a tree that has the names Dan and Ann and names them Old Dan and Little Ann. After a while of training his dogs Billy goes hunting and they catch two or three coons every night. Billy’s grandpa wants to talk to him one day and tells him about a raccoon hunting competition and Billy goes to the competition with Old Dan, Little Ann, his dad and Grandpa. In the beauty competition Little Ann wins and gets a silver cup. In the hunting contest Billy makes it to the finals. On the last night of hunting grandpa trips and sprains his ankle but on the good side Billy wins the competition, gold cup and the jackpot of over 300 dollars. A week after the competition when Billy is hunting he realizes that he is hunting a mountain lion. After the hunt Billy understands how close he was to dying. When Billy comes home Old Dan died from a cut the lion gave him. Little Ann died shortly after from being too sad to eat anything. The next day Billy’s dad tells him that that they are moving. On the day of their departure Billy visits his dogs grave and finds on top of it a red fern.

Characters edit see section history

  • Billy: The young boy who works hard to get his two red hunting dogs, the main character and narrator.
  • Little Ann: Billy's other dog, Old Dan's sister, lean and smart. Won't do anything without Old Dan.
  • Old Dan: Billy's dog, more aggressive and stronger than Little Ann. He, also, won't do anything without Little Ann.
  • Billy: The owner of Dan & Little Ann. A little boy who enters his two dogs in a hunting contest.
  • Mama: The mother of Billy, has children and is pregnant with one. Very kind and understanding. Also; worried for her sons safety
  • Mr. Kyle: Judge at the coon hunting competition, accompanies Billy
  • Grandpa: Billy's Grandfather always seemed to understand him, and plays a great role in helping him accomplish his goals
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Don't touch it mamma it was planted by an angel.”
  • “You were worth it, old friend, and a thousand times over.”

Setting & Locations edit see section history

The setting of this book is in the Ozarks, a region in the central United States covering parts of Missouri and Arkansas.
  • Ozarks: Where Billy and his family live.

First Sentence edit see section history

When I left my office that beautiful spring day, I had no idea what was in store for me.

Glossary edit see section history

  • Coon: a raccoon
  • Redbone coonhound: The Redbone Coonhound is a breed of dog. They are widely used for hunting bear, raccoon, and cougar. Their agility allows them to be used for hunting from swamplands to mountains and some can be used as water dogs. The Redbone Coonhound is the only solid colored coonhound. The AKC standard says, "The Redbone mingles handsome looks and an even temperament with a confident air and fine hunting talents." This breed has been registered with the UKC since 1904.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 180 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2010). (authoritative list)
This is book 177 of 194 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2010). (authoritative list)
This is book 174 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (June 2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 170 of 195 in Shelfari Most Popular (December 2011). (authoritative list)
This is book 546 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Wilson Rawls (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Country: USA
Publication Date: February 1961
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 212

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ4.R261
  • Dewey: 372

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

This book is safe for your little ones parents!

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