Old Yeller (1956)

Had to read it for school, but it was a really good book!! The end was a little sad though...:( ( )

This book is a great read for middle grades children. I think this book could be used in a History class, because it reveals the struggles of living on a ranch, and the struggle of a 14-year-old boy taking care of his family while his dad is away. In this book the 14-year-old boy, Travis finds a big yellow dog, Old Yeller. The dog has eaten all of the meat. Although Travis views the dog as mischievous at first, Old Yeller redeems himself after saving Travis' younger brother. This book is a classic, and is very relatable to children who have animals. ( )

I read this many years ago and loved it-- the reread did not disappoint. ( )

A vastly simplified telling of the movie script, which was a somewhat simplified version of the book.
There will still be hard things for younger readers, but juniors can handle the sad things with some assistance. ( )

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