Old Yeller by Fred Gipson

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A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children's books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. When his father sets out on a cattle drive toward Kansas for the summer, fourteen-year-old Travis Coates is left to take care of his family and their farm. Living in Texas Hill Country during the 1860s, Travis comes to face new, unanticipated and often perilous responsibilities in the frontier wilderness. A particular nuisance is a stray yellow dog that shows up one day and steals food from the family. But the big canine who Travis calls "Old Yeller" proves his worth by defending the family from danger. And Travis ultimately finds help and comfort in the courage and unwavering love of the dog who comes to be his very best friend. Fred Gipson's novel is an eloquently simple story that is both exciting and deeply moving. It stands alongside works like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Where The Red Fern Grows and Shiloh as a beloved and enduring classic of literature. Originally published in 1956 to instant acclaim, Old Yeller later inspired a hit film from Walt Disney. Just as Old Yeller inevitably makes his way into the Coates family's hearts, this book will find its own special place in reader's hearts.

  • Product Features

    • Age Range: 10-14 Years
    • Paperback
    • Product dimension- 7.52" W x 10.92" H x 0.41" D
    • Genre- Fiction
    • Publication Date: 12-23-2003
    • Page Count: 192
    • ISBN- 9780064403825
    • Fred Gipson (Author)
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
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4 years ago
from Tampa,Fl

Man of the house

This book is an old western-style book based on a young boy named Travis. His father goes away on a trip and he is left with his mother and little brother to be “the man of the house”. While doing so outrageous things happens that make him run into an “old yeller dog”. Which originates the name of the book. This book stands out in many different ways, with if it’s from the famous author Fred Gipson or the story itself. That makes up for the reason I’m rating this book three stars. While I’ve been reading the book I’ve had comfort, but not in a good way. This book never made me want to jump in the book and see for myself. I feel as if that very important since I recommend that this book is for ages 12-16, from what I know they don't want to read a boring book and they need something to keep them wanting to imagine, wanting to keep the energy flowing in their brain. That’s where they felled to bring that where it disappointed me the most.

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