Where the Red Fern Grows

By: Wilson Rawls

Narrated by: Anthony Heald

Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Critic reviews

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

Simply amazing

One of my all time favorites. Great story and well read. Simple and easy to follow, yet deep and full of meaning on so many different levels.

Wonderful family story

A classic for families still. Still teaches lessons we all need to hear. We listened as a family on a road trip.

Happy but sad

At points it was suspenseful it was sad but really good it was a roller coaster of emotions and I totally recommend it to animal lovers and people who like the outdoors or adventure

Important lessons for life

A great novel with a great moral well read. Some parts are sad and hard to hear but is part of life and reality.

Love this book

Never been a huge reader but when I was in elementary school I started this book and never finished it until now and I’m going to start listening to books more often. It’s always been hard to read for me due to ADHD but I love listening to it while I’m at work

Effortless way to enjoy a classic.

My 10 year old son, 24 year old cousin, and I found listening to this timeless American classic novel on our road trip an enjoyable way to pass the time. Listening allowed us more than 75% of the drive with no screen time, just abstract thought and effortless listening. The narrator speaks in excellent dictation and changes voices for characters which seemed odd to me at first but made discerning character conversation a breeze. Yes, just do it. It's a great story about a young boy who works hard for his goals and reaps the reward for his hard work.

Such a great story for boys!

We loved listening to this book. Although it is an awfully sad ending, it is such an incredible book for boys! They completely connect with Billy and are able to really soak in every part of the story!

So engaging the whole way through.

Loved this book. I never read it as a child and after finishing this audio book in 2 days, I can’t wait to share it with my boys. It’s full of adventure the whole way through. I 100% recommend it.

amazing

captivating the entire way through, narrator reads it perfectly and at a good pace that allows you to keep up with whats happening.

Fantastic!

I loved this book as a child. It was wonderful - beautifully read. I listen to books when I work out at the gym. I think that the people around me must of thought I was crazy - at the end of the book I was on the treadmill and tears were running down my face and my nose was running. Just a wonderful, fabulous book and great reader.