WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS

Justin Warren

Title: Where The Red Fern Grows
Author: Wilson, Rawls
ISBN: 0-440-41267-6

Summary
A boy named Billy is desperate to have hunting dogs, and would do anything for one. He finds an advertisement for some in a magazine that some Fishermen left behind. He decided to work for his grandfather in the store to earn the money, and finally saved enough money. He had his grandfather order them, but they never showed up, he decided since it took so long he'd walk all the way to the city to pick them up himself. He got there picked them up, and finally had the dogs he wanted his whole life. So he started to go back home with them hanging in a pouch in his bag. He and his grandfather did everything they could to train the dogs, till they were finally ready. He let them off to go hunt with him, and is surprised by there hunting skills, but how good will they get?

Opinion

This book is really good for those of you who just like to sit down and read a book while relaxing. This book has a good plot, and is fun to read.

Wilson, Rawls. Where The Red Fern Grows. New York: Bantam Double Dell Books for Young Readers. 1961