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Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

ddroc's review against another edition

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5.0

It’s a classic for a reason!

wahllamaface's review against another edition

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The most traumatizing book I ever read. As a child. For school.

finalcut's review against another edition

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3.0

I read this when I was a kid and thought it was amazing. Then I reread it as an adult and didn't enjoy it nearly as much. Sort of like a great meal you had but when you go back it doesn't live up to the memory. Still my childhood memory of the book dominates and I would definitely recommend it.

ashleyehooker's review against another edition

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5.0

I have such amazing memories of reading this book as a kid and that definitely influences my placement of it on my "favorites" list. It is probably the only book that I can pick up and begin sobbing almost immediately if I read the right chapter. Definitely a touching book for an animal lover and just about growing up in general. This is definitely my "most read" book thus far of my life - I've read it at least ten times.

bradyboy12's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring

4.0

kleonora's review against another edition

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1.0

Verdict: Doggy torture porn.

pasc96's review against another edition

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5.0

For any parent who wants to read this to their kids--be sure to purchase an extra-large box of tissues first. I remember being saddened by this coming-of-age story when I was a kid, and my sister was positively devastated by its conclusion.

bananathebookworm's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

runekeon's review against another edition

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4.0

A beautiful story of a boy and his dogs.

authorarbingham's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0