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Old Yeller | ||
| Author: | Fred Gipson | ||
| ISBN: | 0064403823 | ||
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At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene. Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for Old Yeller? 1957 Newbery Honor Book FROM THE PUBLISHER At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene. Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for Old Yeller? 1957 Newbery Honor Book FROM THE CRITICS Saturday Review of Literature A bestseller for generations, the combination of excellent writing and the sensitivity to human emotions places it on a shelf with the classics in juvenile literature. Chicago Sunday Tribune Occasionally, but very rarely, one reads a book with the increasing certainty, as one turns the pages, that a classic is unfolding before one's eyes. Children's Literature - Jennifer Chambliss This novel is one of the classics of juvenile fiction. Set in the mid-1800s on the Texas frontier, young Travis must become the man of the house when his father heads north on a cattle drive. This is Travis's chance to prove how grown up and responsible he is, and he is up for the challenge. But a stray dog with a chewed off ear and boisterous personality adopts Travis's family and, at first, Travis thinks this dog is going to be nothing but trouble. The dog steals the family's meat and is no replacement for the dog Travis had when he was younger. But Arliss, Travis's younger brother, falls in love with the stray and they keep him for Arliss's sake, naming the dog Old Yeller, both for the color of his coat and the way he howls. Travis comes to find that Old Yeller is not only a smart and loyal dog, but also adamantly protective of the family. Old Yeller helps save the family numerous times from dangerous encounters with bears and wild hogs and proves to be the best hunting partner and work hand Travis could have hoped for. But when an outbreak of hydrophobia hits the settlement, Old Yeller's heroics put him in danger and Travis is faced with a very difficult decision. This is a story that is both moving and humorous, and familiarizes readers with what it was like to live in this time and place. 2004 (orig. 1956), HarperTrophy/HarperCollins, Ages 10 up. | |||
