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Where the Red Fern Grows
Book • 1961
The novel tells the story of Billy Colman, a ten-year-old boy who spends two years saving money to buy two Redbone Coonhounds, Old Dan and Little Ann, for coon hunting.
The story explores themes of love, loyalty, loss, and the strong bond between humans and animals.
After the tragic deaths of his dogs, Billy finds solace in the legend of the red fern that grows between their graves, symbolizing the eternal and divine nature of their bond.
The book is a moving tale of determination, love, and the harsh realities of life, set against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains.
The story explores themes of love, loyalty, loss, and the strong bond between humans and animals.
After the tragic deaths of his dogs, Billy finds solace in the legend of the red fern that grows between their graves, symbolizing the eternal and divine nature of their bond.
The book is a moving tale of determination, love, and the harsh realities of life, set against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains.
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Brandon Sanderson as an example of a book that starts in the ordinary world and hooks the reader.
Brandon Sanderson as an example of a book that starts in the ordinary world and hooks the reader.
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Anthony Metivier as a book he remembers reading around grade four, featuring a dog and raccoon hunting.
Anthony Metivier as a book he remembers reading around grade four, featuring a dog and raccoon hunting.
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