The Dog In Where The Red Fern Grows

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Would you save for two years just to buy two dogs. In the book Where The Red Fern Grows Billy did this vary thing. Both sides can agree that Billy enjoyed his dogs, and thought they were worth what he did to get them. Billy should have bought his dogs, whereas some people believe Billy should not have bought his dogs. Billy should have bought his dogs, for three reasons he got what he wanted, he made two companions, and he earned a spot in the championship. The first reason Billy should have bought his dogs is because he got what he wanted. Billy wanted a smart and strong hunting team and he certainly got what he wanted. Little Ann was a smart hound, who was able to track even the hardest of coons. Old Dan was the big and strong hound Billy

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