This book is so so so sad! I understand how the ending fits with the book {Spoilers: the dogs die!!! :( }, but the ending is very depressing. The beginning and middle of the book aren't sad and the book is really interesting. The book kept me reading until the end, and the main character and the dogs have many victories and happy moments throughout the story. But it really is a sad book. I cried for about 20 minutes when I finished.
Where the Red Fern Grows
By Wilson Rawls
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 3 - 8 | X | 4.9 | 75528 |
This classic about a 10-year-old boy growing up in the Ozark mountains with his inseparable pair of coonhounds will warm the hearts of young and old alike.
Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print
ISBN-13: 9781432838454
ISBN-10: 1432838458
Published on 3/8/2017
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 376
Book Reviews (137)
This is a very sad book, but a really good one nonetheless. It is about an ordinary boy whose childhood dream is to have two little pups. It is the story about a growing boy and his growing puppies as they play and hunt together, going on exciting misadventures. I couldn't put it down, not even to hold my fidget spinner. Now I am really depressed.
Where the Red Fern Grows is the story of young Billy Coleman who lives Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma. All Billy wants is a puppy-but not any dog. He wants two coonhounds, which are unfortunately out of the question for his less than wealthy family. But Billy is determined and goes to work at odd jobs-for two years. Billy's first adventure with the pups starts at the very beginning. Billy has to walk to pick up the puppies from the depot, and walks for miles throughout the hills there and back. Billy is captured by his dogs, naming them Old Dan and Little Ann. Billy trains, lives, and suffers with his pups, hitting setback after setback. But Billy's dream lives, and persistence pays out. In the process Billy and his dogs form an amazingly strong bond. I like that in this book that there are so many obstacles for Billy, not only in training his dogs, but also for his family overall. Yet, he and his family are always able to pull through. It is a very inspiring story. I recommend this book to elementary and middle school aged kids, although even older will enjoy it. I think fans of classics and realistic fiction will most enjoy this book. Prepare for a heart-wrencher! I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars.
Where the Red Fern Grows was a well-written book, but I didn't find the plot that engaging. It takes place in Oklahoma, and the main character Billy wants nothing more than to have two puppies. He wants to train them for hunting. Anyway, the ending was sad, which is also why I didn't like it.
Where the Red Fern Grows was a well-written book, but I didn't find the plot that engaging. It takes place in Oklahoma, and the main character Billy wants nothing more than to have two puppies. He wants to train them for hunting. Anyway, the ending was sad, which is also why I didn't like it.
This book is beautiful. It is about a boy who really wants dogs and goes through a great deal to get them. It also talks about how his life was impacted by these two dogs. It is a very touching book. I was crying at the end. I love this book.
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soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo sad
who here cried while reading this?
i love where the red fern grows is the best movie i have ever wached
Very sad, however good in the beginning, I guess.