Where The Red Corn Grows Summary

As I read the book, Where The Red Fern Grows, I wonder why Little Ann wanted to die. Wilson Rawls was the author of Where The Red Fern Grows. His purpose of making the story was to show the reader a lesson. He showed it is hard to lose a dog, but it is worth the pain for the love and enjoyment they bring. Old Dan and Little Ann were very loyal dog and would do anything for Billy. Billy goes coon hunting with his dogs all the time and a coon is just short for raccoon. The story Where The Red Fern Grows changed the way I feel about dogs. This story made me appreciate the loyalty and love dogs show. When Billy had first brought up the idea of buying the two dogs his parents wanted no part of him getting the dogs. Billy is always working on his family's farm, his family needs his help but Billy really wants his dogs. Billy starts doing little jobs around the community to save money for his dogs. He doesn't tell his parents that he is getting the dogs until he has enough money. Billy doesn't think his parents will like getting a dog but he gets one anyways. Billy's parents end up knowing and are ok with it because they know billy really wants the dogs. Billy's dogs were family to him and he would do anything for them. Billy's family was a pretty good size and the were all really independent. Billy’s family always tried being their for him and supported him along the way. …show more content…
Billy has almost lost his dogs several times while he has had them. He has worked so hard on saving up to be able to buy his dogs. Billy took the challenge to go into the coon hunting tournament. He has gotten into fights with other kids that have tried to hurt his dogs. Billy had to convince his parents about the dogs. The dogs and Billy had fought of a mountain lion. The biggest challenge for Billy was losing his