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Old Yeller

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In the Texas frontier, fourteen-year-old Travis is left to manage his familyโ€™s farm when his father leaves on a cattle drive. Amidst the challenges of wilderness life, Travis finds a steadfast companion in a stray dog he names Old Yeller. Together, they face danger, hardship, and the trials of growing up in a harsh environment.
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Old Yeller is ideal for readers who appreciate classic coming-of-age stories and American frontier fiction. Its timeless themes of loyalty, courage, and family make it a poignant read for young adults and adults alike.

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Set in the rough wilderness of early frontier Texas, "Old Yeller" is a timeless coming-of-age tale. Travis is left to care for the farm when his father leaves on a cattle drive. He copes with many hardships with the help of his big, yellow dog, Old Yeller.

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Awarded the Newbery Honor

An enduring and award-winning American classic, Fred Gipson's Old Yeller stands as one of the most beloved novels ever produced in this country, and one that will live in the hearts and minds of readers for generations to come.

When his father sets out on a cattle drive for the summer, fourteen-year-old Travis is left to take care of his family and their farm. He faces new, unanticipated, and often perilous responsibilities in the wilderness of early frontier Texas. But Travis is not alone. He finds help and comfort in the courage and unwavering love of the stray animal who comes to be his most loyal and very best friend: the big yellow dog Travis calls Old Yeller.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060935474

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 144

About the Author

With Old Yeller, Fred Gipson secured his place as one of the finest novelists in America. The book was published to instant acclaim and has become one of the most beloved children's classics ever written. Since its publication in 1956, Old Yeller has won countless awards, including the 1957 Newbery Honor. Mr. Gipson's other works include both fiction and non-fiction. He grew up in the Texas hill country and died in 1973.

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