Mass Market Paperback, 249 pages
English language
Published July 1, 1984 by Bantam.
Billy, Old Dan, and Little Ann - a boy and his two dogs...
A loving threesome, they ranged the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee County. Old Dan had the brawn, Little Ann had the brains - and Billy had the will to train them to be the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too and close by was the strange and wonderful power that's only found...
Where the Red Fern Grows An exciting tale of love and adventure you'll never forget. --back cover
Need to reread this as an adult but I remember this having a profound impact on my childhood and planting the seeds for love of animals.
Interesting read. Love the determination and resiliency displayed.
Prepare for sadness at the end
Still sad.
