Where the Red Fern Grows

I loved this book and I will continue to love this book with all my heart. This book is indeed a timeless classic. The writing is not at all complex and it flows very fluently, unlike Old Yeller which is written in a weird way of wording that does fit the way words were spoken back then. The story is plotted very well. I felt very connected to the characters during the entire book, and, at the beginning, I really wanted Billy to get the dogs because I really know how bad he wanted them. I like how the author describes the boy’s wanting of dogs as if it is an ever growing disease or injury for the boy. This book is just simply so good. Despite the ending, that made me cry ugly tears, I give it 5 stars! I wish I could give it 6 stars actually! And, honestly, I liked it much better than Old Yeller, which surprised me.

This book is absolutely amazing. I have also read Summer of the Monkeys and it is nothing compared to this. At the end when the dogs die, I started crying but it was still a very good book. I would TOTALLY RECOMMEND THIS that is just how good it is. Five stars.

I bought this book for my 7 year old grandson, he and his Dad read it every night. They loved the story!

My son read this book in elementary school and said it was really good but had sad parts to it. He was right. It was an excellent read.

What a wonderful book to end this year on. I haven't read this (or seen the movie) since I was in elementary school 40 something years ago.I'm ashamed to say I actually forgot about it, not because I didn't like it, but simply because there are so many books I love and enjoy and my poor brain is limited at best.This reread was a blast from the past and such an eye opening experience to read it as a 50 yr old mom.I kept saying to myself I can't believe that Mom let her young teen son out all night with two dogs, an axe, and a lantern. 😳 But those were different times and a different lifestyle back then.I bet that Mom would shudder if she read about the things our kids face today...Just thinking outloud. (I know I do.)The best thing about this novel, it still has its magic and love andveverything else that makes it as valid and on point today as it was 50 yrs ago. Just like "To Kill a Mockingbird. " and THAT is how you know it is a brilliant, inspired work of art.

i loved this. i admire how vivid the author describes the dogs and their habits. but dear lord when it punches you…i literally just finished and i’m still feeling sad. but i did love it.

good book

I got this for my son. He loves this book. It almost time for my daughter to tad this when she is ready. Classic piece of literature as a young child. Great quality as suspected. Carry on the tradition I say.