Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls
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Book Reviews of Where the Red Fern Grows
Book Review: A Man's Best Friend
Summary: 5 Stars
In the movie "Where the Red Fern Grows", a boy named Billy develops a beautiful relationship with his two coon (raccoon) hunting hounds after he first purchases them. Throughout the movie, the story shows Billy teaching his dogs how to hunt by using a coon tail and how their relationship develops over time. After months of coon hunting training, Billy's grandfather enters Billy in a coon hunting contest which he won.
In the book Where the Red Fern Grows, there are several differences from the movie. For example, there is a part where Billy's grandpa teaches him a coon hunting trick to teach his dogs. However, in the movie, Billy doesn't learn the trick. Another difference is that Billy's parent doesn't know that Billy was buying coon hunting hounds. In the movie however, Billy's parents are aware that Billy is getting coon hunting hounds.
In conclusion, I give this movie two thumbs up and five stars! Although there are several differences between the book and the movie, I still recommend watching this movie. If you're the type of person that likes inspiring, feel good films this movie is for you! However if you're the type of person who likes sad, miserable films, this movie is NOT for you! I enjoyed this film and I hope you will too!
Book Review: Good old-fashioned farm boy fun (blah)
Summary: 1 Stars
While I find this book very well-written, I suppose the content just rubbed me the wrong way. Now, I grew up on a farm, so I know all about killing things and hunting and all that other stuff that young boys are so supposed to relish. Unfortunately for me, I was the type of kid who would find a mouse trapped in the grain bin only to release it to freedom (which also meant releasing my father's wrath). Well, I really enjoyed the first part of "Where the Red Fern Grows," which tells the tale of our young boy saving up to buy his beloved dogs. After that, however, it's just one coon hunt after another, as our hero tries to satisfy his voracious appetitite for killin' and skinnin'. The other aspect of this book that really irritated me is that Billy's sisters are never mentioned by name. I guess they're just girls, so they don't really matter. Now, having said all this, I was quite surprised by the feedback that my creative writing students gave me about this book. I suspected many of the boys to love this story, but I thought all the girls would hate it. Not so! It seems this book is not appreciated depending on your gender, but whether or not you are a dog lover. So just keep that in mind if you're thinking of adding this book to your child's library.Book Review: Savannah's Super Review
Summary: 5 Stars
A young boy named Billy lived in the Ozark plateau. Billy always wanted two coon hound pups. He lives on a ranch with his mom, dad and his younger three sisters. If he wanted two hound pups, he needed to find a job so he could have enough money to buy two hound pups. Billy jobs were to cut down trees for winter and helping people that need help. It took him two years to earn enough money to buy two coon hound pups. Billy had to walk 30miles to town to get his two pups. When Billy got to town, he asked a sheriff where the train station was .Getting his two pups bought tears to his eyes. Billy trained Little Ann and Old Dan for two years. They were smart and they could find a coon's trial. They would never give up if the coon was in the creek or not. Billy's grandpa singed him up for the biggest competition of the year. He wanted to prove that Billy is the best coon hunter. and so he can prove that his two red hounds Little Ann and Old Dan ,are they best coon hounds in the Ozarks . Will he win the competition? I recommend this book to all ages. Its birth taking ,exciting and you'll never knew what's going to happen next.
Book Review: English Project Report
Summary: 2 Stars
For my ninth grade English class we had to read Where the Red Fern Grows. It wasn't my first incounter with the book, i had to listen to it in fourth grade too. I couldn't remember all the little details but I knew the gist of it. I guess you could say I was ahead of of the rest of the class.
The story itself was a good story, but in my own opinion I think it's more suitable for a younger grade class. Now this could be conisdered a biased opinion because im used to reading more adult novels. Novels written by authors such as Stephen King, James Patterson, Nicolas Sparks, and Jodi Picoult. So that would call for a more mature story.
I can't say that I particulary enjoyed rereading it agian becasue well i've already heard the story. But that doesn't take away from the fact tha it is nonetheless a good story. And like I said maybe for a younger group of children.
These are my own opinions of which I'm sure many are different. But in a ninth grade class I think we are able to read something with higher reading levels. You could disagree with me on this because I read a lot. I've always rather sit down with a good book then play sports. But thats wehre poeple differ and this is just my opinion.
Book Review: completely Heartfelt story
Summary: 5 Stars
The novel, Where the Red Fern Grows, is a wonderful story that shows the growth of a boy to a young man through time. It starts out with a boy named Billy that has a dream and a deep desire that he is determined to fulfill, owning a pair of hunting hounds. He is not able to buy the dogs because they are too expensive, but the price does not stop him. He has such a passion and goal in his life that he does anything and everything he can to raise money to buy the hounds and does so for two years. So of course, he does achieve his goal and gets two little puppies that he names Old Dan and Little Ann. The author does a wonderful job showing the relationship that grows between Billy and his dogs through good and bad events in the book. These events make the reader also feel emotionally attached the dogs and draw the reader into the story. The author also depicts events that show how loyal Billy is to his hounds even though he is their master and the dogs are not human. He treats them with respect and loyalty communicating with them and keeping his promises to them. This book is a must-read for all youth out there that are interested in keeping their goals and dreams alive through this touching and heart-felt story.