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Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) Movie vs Book
Film · 1974 · Directed by Norman Tokar · Starring James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Stewart Petersen
Where the Red Fern Grows (1974) Movie: Cast and Details
A boy in the Ozarks saves money to buy two hound pups and trains them to hunt.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the main events of the novel but softens some of its harsher moments.
Read or watch first?
Read the book first. The story is emotional, so be ready for the ending.
What the book gives you
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
A beloved classic that is easy to read. Be warned: it will probably make you cry.
Who will like it: Kids and adults who love dog stories.