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A boy in the Ozarks saves up to buy two hunting dogs and forms a bond that lasts a lifetime
1961Steady paceWarm
What it is about
Billy Colman is a boy in the Ozark Mountains who dreams of owning a pair of coonhounds. He works for two years to earn the money, and he trains Old Dan and Little Ann to hunt. The three become inseparable. This is a classic story of a boy and his dogs.
Who will enjoy it
Kids and adults who love dog stories.
What you will get
A beloved classic that is easy to read. Be warned: it will probably make you cry.
Where the Red Fern Grows Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Dogs · Devotion · Childhood
Length
249 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Billy Colman and his dogs Old Dan and Little Ann.
Setting
The Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma in the early twentieth century.
What makes it different
A simple story about love and loyalty, told in warm detail.
Feel
Warm, nostalgic and very sad.
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