Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
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Book Reviews of Where the Red Fern Grows
Book Review: An amazing book for readers of all ages - especially those who love dogs!
Summary: 5 Stars
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is a classic tale about a young boy and his beloved coonhound dogs. The story takes place in the Ozark mountains of northeastern Oklahoma where Billy and his dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, scamper through the woods daily in search of `coons. With dedication and passion, Billy trains the hounds, which he saved and purchased himself, to be some of the best hunting dogs in the valley; however, the dogs' courage and perseverance ultimately lead them to a tragic end.
I read this book in the fifth grade and it is a book I will never forget. Not only is Where the Red Fern Grows an incredibly exciting book full of adventures, but it is bursting with raw emotion and hope, and an absolute page-turner for readers of all ages. It is impossible, though, to walk away from this book with a dry eye. At the age of ten I had traditionally been reading books by female authors who primarily wrote about female main characters; however, this book was written in the first person, told by a young male character in the midwest country, yet I could completely relate to his adventures and tribulations. Wilson Rawls may have only written two books in his career, but this one is a keeper and will continue to be read for ages to come.
Book Review: A Man's Best Friend
Summary: 5 Stars
In the movie "Where the Red Fern Grows", a boy named Billy develops a beautiful relationship with his two coon (raccoon) hunting hounds after he first purchases them. Throughout the movie, the story shows Billy teaching his dogs how to hunt by using a coon tail and how their relationship develops over time. After months of coon hunting training, Billy's grandfather enters Billy in a coon hunting contest which he won.
In the book Where the Red Fern Grows, there are several differences from the movie. For example, there is a part where Billy's grandpa teaches him a coon hunting trick to teach his dogs. However, in the movie, Billy doesn't learn the trick. Another difference is that Billy's parent doesn't know that Billy was buying coon hunting hounds. In the movie however, Billy's parents are aware that Billy is getting coon hunting hounds.
In conclusion, I give this movie two thumbs up and five stars! Although there are several differences between the book and the movie, I still recommend watching this movie. If you're the type of person that likes inspiring, feel good films this movie is for you! However if you're the type of person who likes sad, miserable films, this movie is NOT for you! I enjoyed this film and I hope you will too!
Book Review: Savannah's Super Review
Summary: 5 Stars
A young boy named Billy lived in the Ozark plateau. Billy always wanted two coon hound pups. He lives on a ranch with his mom, dad and his younger three sisters. If he wanted two hound pups, he needed to find a job so he could have enough money to buy two hound pups. Billy jobs were to cut down trees for winter and helping people that need help. It took him two years to earn enough money to buy two coon hound pups. Billy had to walk 30miles to town to get his two pups. When Billy got to town, he asked a sheriff where the train station was .Getting his two pups bought tears to his eyes. Billy trained Little Ann and Old Dan for two years. They were smart and they could find a coon's trial. They would never give up if the coon was in the creek or not. Billy's grandpa singed him up for the biggest competition of the year. He wanted to prove that Billy is the best coon hunter. and so he can prove that his two red hounds Little Ann and Old Dan ,are they best coon hounds in the Ozarks . Will he win the competition? I recommend this book to all ages. Its birth taking ,exciting and you'll never knew what's going to happen next.
Book Review: completely Heartfelt story
Summary: 5 Stars
The novel, Where the Red Fern Grows, is a wonderful story that shows the growth of a boy to a young man through time. It starts out with a boy named Billy that has a dream and a deep desire that he is determined to fulfill, owning a pair of hunting hounds. He is not able to buy the dogs because they are too expensive, but the price does not stop him. He has such a passion and goal in his life that he does anything and everything he can to raise money to buy the hounds and does so for two years. So of course, he does achieve his goal and gets two little puppies that he names Old Dan and Little Ann. The author does a wonderful job showing the relationship that grows between Billy and his dogs through good and bad events in the book. These events make the reader also feel emotionally attached the dogs and draw the reader into the story. The author also depicts events that show how loyal Billy is to his hounds even though he is their master and the dogs are not human. He treats them with respect and loyalty communicating with them and keeping his promises to them. This book is a must-read for all youth out there that are interested in keeping their goals and dreams alive through this touching and heart-felt story.Book Review: jacob from lake tapps says'this is a a++ book
Summary: 5 Stars
Where the Red Fern Grows
Do you want a no-sleeper-?-a book that will keep you awake all night? Well get Where the Red Fern Grows. It's a heartwarming book about a boy who works for two years to get two hound pups.
The title of this book is Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls a fiction book with 249 pages
My favorite part of this book is when Billy catches the ghost coon. The ghost coon is a raccoon that no one in the Ozarks can catch that single coon.
Where the Red Fern Grows is about a boy named Billy who wants two hound pups for coon hunting. He works for two years to make enough money to buy his hound pups Old Dan and Little Ann. After they go hunting for a while these two boys named Rubin and Rannie challenged Billy that he could not catch the ghost coon. Later little Ann entered a grooming contest to see what dog looked the best and Little Ann won! After that they went to the hunting contest and you will have to find out what happens in that. Similar books are Old Yeller and Summer of the Monkeys. I also recommend this book for 9-14 years old. I recommend that you have a box of tissues near by!