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Old Yeller

By: Fred Gipson
Narrated by: Peter Francis James
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Publisher's summary

When a novel like Huckleberry Finn or The Yearling comes along, it defies customary adjectives because of the intensity of the response it evokes in the reader. Such a tale is Old Yeller; to listen to this eloquently simply story of a boy and his dog in the Texas hill country is an unforgettable and deeply moving experience.

©1956 Fred Gipson (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"There is something special in the telling of this story which makes it more than just a tender account of a boy's love for his dog, and more than a tale of frontier days. It is the combination of excellent writing and the sensitivity to human emotions that places it on a shelf with the classics." ( Saturday Review of Literature)
"Exciting and heartwarming indeed. Recommended for adults and teenagers." ( Library Journal)

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Beyond Heartbreaking

If a book has an animal in it: Bingo! It's for me! And "Old Yeller" is just as rough 'n' tumble, just as slobbery sweet, just as beautiful as I remember it being.
Yes, it's heartbreaking, but it goes beyond that. It's about friendship, and how tough people used to be; it's about making bonds, and the strength and resilience of the human heart.
If you want a story about a boy and his dog, playing, without a care in the world--this book is not for you.
If you want a story about a boy and his dog, going beyond survival in a tough world, all because of a true and pure love--please, please, give this book a chance.
And if, chances are, you read this as a youngun', treat yourself to another listen: Beauty is timeless, and we never stop growing up...

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Can't go wrong with a classic!

What did you love best about Old Yeller?

Great story that captured the heart of my son.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Old Yeller was the best character. Although he had no spoken lines, he was the heart of the story. He displayed loyalty, courage and love and even some comic relief and a touch of mischief.

What does Peter Francis James bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

For a child with dyslexia, the reader adds support as he reads along with the story. My son would not have experienced the story at all without the support of the reader. He would not have had the confidence to read a book of that length without the audio.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

The only thing that kept my son from reading/listening in one sitting was bed time.

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Old Yeller

I love the old children classics. This is my taste. I read "The Tailors Daughter" that was so boring and not my personality. I think I need to stick to the children's books.

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Classic

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this to anyone who has to get this read! It worked!

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Boy with his dog

I loved this book it has such a interesting story and it’s a very sad book

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Classic Tale of Boyhood and Love

I read this with my kids. We all cried.

It is amazing to think about the lives children led not that long ago and how far away from that independence and ingenuity. The performance is good, but not great. The work is perfect and should be required reading for kids aged 9-12.

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One of the Classics

Great story of a boys journey from the childhood to adulthood. And the value of a working dog as a companion.

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One of the best classics.

The world should be reading more books like this one. It helps us remember important things about life and humanity, not to mention the sacrifices of those that came before us.

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Heartwarming and Daring

I loved Old Yeller and it has a very heartfelt story. It also has one of the best coming of age storylines I have ever read.
It’s a 5 for me

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Great!

This is my all time favorite audio book
It is so easy to say it is the best

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