Better? Published in 1961 but set in the 1920’s, ‘Where the Red Fern Grows’ is a novel written by Wilson Rawls. Set in the Ozarks during the Great Depression, it follows the story of a young boy named Billy Colman and his deep bond with his two coonhounds, Old Dan and Little Ann. As Billy navigates the challenges of rural life and pursues his dream of owning hunting dogs, he learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the unbreakable connection between humans and animals. The novel…