Old Yeller
by Fred Gipson
Taste attributes: familyanimalsadventurewholesomerealisticsimplelinearemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardy
Boxlist takeWarm-hearted and stirring: a grounded family novel. Best if you like warmth over edge.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
Open Library rating
3.4 / 5
19 ratings
About This Book
At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene.
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- Author
- Fred Gipson
- Published
- 1956
- Pages
- 168
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- Open Library
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