• Where the Red Fern Grows

  • By: Wilson Rawls
  • Narrated by: Anthony Heald
  • Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (7,401 ratings)

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Where the Red Fern Grows

By: Wilson Rawls
Narrated by: Anthony Heald
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A loving threesome, Billy and his two dogs ranged the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Old Dan has the brawn, Little Ann has the brains, and Billy has the will to make them into the finest hunting team in the valley. Glory and victory were coming to them, but sadness waited too. Soon their skills will be put to the test as they brave the dangers of the wilds for the ultimate glory.

Since its publication over forty years ago, this heartwarming tale of a boy and his dogs has touched millions. A tale of adventure, special friendship and coming-of-age, Where the Red Fern Grows makes for delightful listening. This unabridged production, featuring a moving performance by Anthony Heald, brings this enduring classic to life and makes a powerful story even more unforgettable.

©1961 Woodrow Wilson Rawls (P)1995 Random House, Inc., Listening Library, an Imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

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"This title is an excellent selection for family listening or for anyone desiring an uplifting, but realistic tale." (AudioFile)

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Really good book but I wish the author summed up the beginning of the book faster

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Unforgetable.

Simple elegance. A testament to the relationship between man and dog. A story that never leaves you.

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LOVE

My go to book that I fall in love with over and over again. Such a classic!

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One to remember

I read this book when I was in middle school and never forgot it. I’m 60 years old now. So I decided to hear it again. I was not disappointed at all. It warmed my heart and also brought a tear to my eye. What a great wholesome store! Great story for all ages.

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Wonderful story with such wonderful performance

I had never read this book but decided to when my friend recommended it so highly. I was not disappointed. I really loved the story and it was so wonderfully read as well which only heightened the experience! I recommended it to my husband as well and he loved it too!

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WAY better then the movie

i loved it and i would listen to it again and i think you should listen to it


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true classic

what an amazing book. great for all ages, timeless story. tugs at your heart and defines the meaning of true sacrifice.

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I'll never getting tired of reading this book

This book has always been memorable to me And now it's even more memorable having heard it from someone else's voice Brought it to life in a whole different way

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Fantastic

This was my favorite book as a young boy. it's been years since I've read it and on a whim I decided to hear the story of Old Dan and Little Ann again. Boy was it worth it. What a heartfelt and good story, full of lessons, happiness, sadness and all the adventure I remembered. One day, when I have a kid, this book will be one of the staples. Enjoy

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A true roller coaster of emotions.

A true roller coaster of emotions. loved it from start to finish, and will certainly always have a place in my heart as one of the greatest books of all time.

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