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Old Yeller

By: Fred Gipson
Narrated by: Peter Francis James
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Publisher's summary

When a novel like Huckleberry Finn or The Yearling comes along, it defies customary adjectives because of the intensity of the response it evokes in the reader. Such a tale is Old Yeller; to listen to this eloquently simply story of a boy and his dog in the Texas hill country is an unforgettable and deeply moving experience.

©1956 Fred Gipson (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers
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Critic reviews

"There is something special in the telling of this story which makes it more than just a tender account of a boy's love for his dog, and more than a tale of frontier days. It is the combination of excellent writing and the sensitivity to human emotions that places it on a shelf with the classics." ( Saturday Review of Literature)
"Exciting and heartwarming indeed. Recommended for adults and teenagers." ( Library Journal)

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So emotional

I loved this book it was so emotional get your tissues! I recommend to those who haven't read.

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One of Best stories of a boy and his dog

loved this story and the way narrator read it. To me one of the very best written stories of a boy and his dog. Have owned me many old yellow dogs in my life. That was because of the movie. The book is a hundred times better

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great book!

My daughters and I have listened and enjoyed this many times. This is a classic story with so many opportunities for children to learn life lessons.

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great book great for kids

If you could sum up Old Yeller in three words, what would they be?

funny happy joyous

Who was your favorite character and why?

the mom

Which character – as performed by Peter Francis James – was your favorite?

the dog

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

when the boy said don't kill my dog

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I loved the book

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i knew how the story was goibg to end but it still made me cry, and the voice was perfect for the story

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An amazing classic

This book is amazing  heartwarming classic you need to read at least once in your life💯❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Yeller!!

If you need a good story and a good cry , read this. It’ll break you and somehow put you back together.... amazing

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What a classic...

Books like these will never wain, and the folks that read it will always understand the common bond that tethers hearts as their own experiences yield way.

The narration was outstanding!

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12 Yr Old Son Loved It

My son and I listened to it together. He LOVED it! We highly recommend it

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A focus on what is important in a world of fluff

As a father of two boys under 10, I am always on the look-out for stories that focus on what is important in life. Old Yeller is a terrific coming of age story which is a must read for all boys younger than 14. Travis represents a boy of yesteryear who would have been a common commodity of the time, but today, extremely under represented. The character Travis represents a boy with strong work ethic, principles, loyalty, love of family, personal responsibility & accountablitiy, and ultimately love of a dog. Travis' relationship with Yeller goes beyond a simple relationship with a dog who helps the family survive during precarious times and precarious circumstances. I found myself pausing during certain intervals of the book to explain to my boys some of the deeper meaning of many of the decisions made by Travis. My sons looked forward to the daily commute and we listened to this book within one week.

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