Where the Red Fern Grows

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Summary: Timeless Classic
Review: Perhaps one of the most timeless pieces of young adult literature that exists. I re-read Rawl's poignant tale every few years so that I may discover a new nuance or nugget that I may have missed. The reader connects to the characters, whether canine or human, with stunning clarity that provides for a powerful experience.

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Summary: Where the Red Fern Grows
Review: Billy has dreamt of having his own coon dogs for years.He finds a way to get them in a magazine.However,he needs fifty dollars.He earned the money over two long years by working hard odd jobs.He traps for furs,and picks wild berries, to sell to his granfather.He also traps minnows and crayfish,to sell with fresh vegtables ,to the fisherman visiting the river near his home .Billy is finally able to go to his grandfather and talk of ordering his hounds .To find out more read Where the Red Fern Grows.

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Summary: Ten Fingers Up!
Review: I really loved the book. It was a wonderful story of love, friendship, loyalty and sorrow. When you read this book you will feel as if you are a part of the story. You will experience the joy when Billy recieves his dogs, the love and admiration that is shared by Billy, Old Dan and Litle Ann, the suspense of a bet, and the sorrow of a tragic accident. Once you pick up this book, you will never be able to put it down. Go check it out!

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Summary: Where the Red Fern Grows
Review: I thought this book was truly outstanding! It had a lot of emotion in it and this book made me feel like I was really there! There were lots of adventure for the main character Billy and his two dogs Old Dan and Little Ann. This book flow nicely and it's easy to understand. The author of this book (Wilson Rawls) put a lot of details into this book. I recommend it to everyone in 5th grade through middle school. If you read this book I guarantee it will make you cry at the end!

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Summary: Very good book!
Review: This book is awesome! It's sad, and very interesting! Irecommend it for sudents in upper elementary. The only thing I don'tlike is the ending is too sad. But besides that it is a very goodrealistic fiction Book!

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Summary: Where The Red Fern Grows By A.J.
Review: I liked the book because it was adventurous, outstanding, andsad.I did not like the ending because they left their home and I thinkthey should have stad. The begining because it was cool! It was kindof hard to under stand and kind of easy to under stand.There were some hard words in it. It would be a upper elementary and into Middle school book. END

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Summary: A Book that touches your heart....
Review: This book waas one of the best books I have ever read. It touches your heart about a story of a boy who loves his dogs. The story goes on about all the things that Billy has gone through with his dogs. It might not sound very good, but I recommened it.

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Summary: Pretty good book
Review: This was a great book. It shows how strong of a bond a boy can have for anything, in this case, his pets. I was amazed at Billy's determination for the money to buy his dogs, and how much he loved them. America has a view that boys have to be "macho" and tough, but through this book, it shows that boys can be just as sensitive and loving as girls are. The only reason that I did not give this book 5 stars was because I think it was a little too long. Also, It was a little to dragged out.

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Summary: A Tried and True Coming of Age Classic
Review: "Where the Red Fern Grows" is a powerful saga of adolesence and all the lessons looming in its accomplishment. This book provokes one's own memories, in a simple yet frankly down home style that warms the heart and stirs the soul. The main character, Billy, is presented in a confiding way. He is tenacious, perseverant, and self-reliant. Anything he receives in life is not handed to him; in the spirit of his forefathers, he works for every material thing ever needed. He is consistent with the times and geographic location. This fact is apparent both stylistically and in Billy's developed idiosyncrasies. Use of the pronoun "I" adds interest and realism to the context, giving the illusion of Billy actually recollecting and delivering the story. He reasons in a way that would be typical of a boy his age, uses amusing Southern phrases that fit his cultural upbringing, and is acute in detail, as though clearly remembering noted incidents. Uncommon expressions such as "Old Dan bawled treed" or "the grinning Ozark moon" with misuse of the King's English, (that is, incorrect verb tenses, and use of the slang term "ain't") are characteristic of the setting. Narration in the first person is attentive to use of trifling details. Earthy, picturesque descriptions fill the reader's mind, with abundant adjectives. One can almost feel the hot sun in one scene, or the tension as some hunting tale climaxes in another. The author of the book, Wilson Rawls, is optimistic about life. His writing reflects pleasant adolescent memories, proudly recalled. The feeling is upbeat; the story is positive, despite mishaps and obstacles without which it would appear contrived. Though not sappy or overdone, only bittersweet, its simple hunting adventures are tainted with unabashed poignancy. Everyone achieves what it is he desires through patience and hard work. It is a homespun sentiment of Americana, a fulfillment of the American Dream.

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Summary: I loved it
Review: I really loved this book and will keep reading it all my life. The book was great and I reccomend it to everybody. I was really touched by the ending of this book. It was great and I think everyone will love it. This is one of the best books I have ever read and it is my favorite. The last thing I have to say is this is one of the BEST books ever.