Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows Wilson Rawls 249 pages Billy lives on a farm. He wants two good coonhounds very badly, but his Papa cannot afford any. Billy works hard, selling fruit and bait to fishermen, so eventually he has enough money for the dogs. He gives the money to his grandfather, who orders the dogs for him. Billy sneaks off in the middle of the night to go to town and pick them up. While …

…showing people how the phrase “a man’s best friend”, meaning dogs, came about. They both loved each other more than anything else. I think just about anyone would like this book because it has tons of adventure and “cliff-hanging” moments. It always keeps you guessing what the outcome will be and you won’t be able to put the book down. I liked the story a lot and I am sure you will too.