• Where the Red Fern Grows

  • By: Wilson Rawls
  • Narrated by: Anthony Heald
  • Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (7,386 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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kids loved it

love the story, I grew up reading the book and so neat my kids can listen to it on audible!:)

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Still Great!

I hadn't read this book some I was a child. it's every bit add good as I remember it. Great great read.

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Fantastic

The best book I read in my life. But it is sad at the end of the book

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Fantastic!

One of My top 3 autubel Books. Heart warming sweet story. Best performance of any book I've listened. 5 Stars all the way. I rate this right up the with Where The Crawdads Sing.

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Sad but Great

my nine year old daughter came to me after I put her to bed with tears in her eyes. I knew right away why she was sad, so I listened to the rest of the last chapter with her. When i startes this reciew i was goingnto nake it "Sad but Good," but my daughter insisted on the word "Great" Hope you enjoy listening to this classic tale.

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Timeless Classic

The timeless classic I regrettably passed over early in life. Thankfully I decided to download it. What a great read by Anthony Heald, he brought vivid imagery to Rawls words. Took me back to being kid.

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A great book to read together with your son

My son and I listened to this while following along with the book. The narrator helped make great pictures in our head. We enjoyed it.

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They just don't get any better than this!

My kids told me about this book, so I decided to read it. Although I am in my late 50's, I loved this book! I guess it touches the kid in all of us. The author really knows how to tell a story! And the reader, Wilson Rawls, added so much character and personality to the telling of the story that I will now look for other books read by him. I found out that my 11 year old grandson had read the book, and I look forward to discussing it with him. What a treat! What a delight! They just don't get any better!

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Amazing!!!

It was the biggest tearjerker but has some of the best dog stories I have ever heard!!!

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Amazingly intriguing book!

This is a great book for young readers. It's a very captivating and adventurous story of a boy and his two best companions, hound dogs, and the life they shared on the old frontier. Silly mishaps, dangerous hunting, and mysterious side turns are all throughout this narrative. A "must read" of the classics.

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