His perseverance in working for his dogs, his willingness to suffer for them without complaint, and his hard work in training them all made me love him. Billy is simply too plucky for me not to root for him.
Though the 1920s were certainly a different time with different values, I immediately found myself entering into Billy’s world with sympathy and compassion. I never thought I would fall in love with a story about a boy and his dogs, but Wilson Rawls won me over from the start. The result is a compelling story sure to melt the hearts of readers. In many ways, the plot follows a simple trajectory, eschewing drama in order to focus on the relationships. Set in what appears to be the 1920s in the Ozarks, Where the Red Fern Grows is a celebration of the ties that bind people and their animals. When I left my office that beautiful spring day, I had no idea what was in store for me. For two years he works to save the money himself and then, at last, he, Old Dan, and Little Ann are an inseparable trio, the best hunting team around. Here at Pages Unbound, we’ll be joining the fun by reading, reviewing, and discussing some of the nominees!īilly Colman wants nothing more than to own two red coonhounds, but his family cannot afford them. Americans can vote on their favorite book once a day until the winner is revealed on October 23.
The Great American Readis an eight-part television series celebrating and discussing America’s top 100 novels as chosen by a survey of approximately 7,200 people.
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