Hi Fella

by Era Zistel

Relates the adventures of a lost puppy and how he finds a new home.

Genres: Childrens, Animals, Young Adult

120 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Mic]

The first book I bought and read by myself. I still have fond memories of the day it arrived in school from the book club and ran home to my bedroom to devour it.

[Jonine]

This was the first book I ever picked up and read to myself. Cute story of a lost puppy who is trying to find his way home.

[Lynne]

one of the best books I ever read as a child, remembered even to this day, the story, and front cover of the book, would love to get a copy now.

[Katt Hansen]

I know I read this book too long ago to remember, but the cover is so distinctive I had to click and add this review. I'd love to read this again someday.

[QuietIdea]

i don't know if this is a classic, but it should be.

[Lori Schiele]

Although I have this listed as Young Adult, this is actually a Scholastic children's book from when I was in second grade. I came upon a few books in my attic the other day that I had kept for all these years and decided to read them again. I enjoyed reading the book, although it only took about 30 minutes to do so, because it brought back memories of childhood and how excited I would get when we were allowed to choose a book from the Scholastic books catalog.

The story is about a young pup who has no name, except recognizes Good Dog, Bad Dog, and Hi, Fella--the latter being the best because it meant the farmer was in a good mood. But the good life at the farm with his mother and two siblings was short-lived as they were sold off. And, during transport, Hi Fella's crate fell out of the back of the truck and disappeared into the forest, far away from anything he knew or understood. He managed to befriend a cranky raccoon, and then a benevolent bobcat who he followed, learning how to survive, but he just wanted to go home. But what is a home except where you are loved and welcomed?

[Bec]

Very vivid, but the ending is too abrupt.

[Steve Rogers]

I too read this book as a child. It still stands out to this day. Well done.

[Angela Colson]

Face timed reading this to my granddaughters. They loved the story, but I think it is most definitely geared towards boys.

[Blake]

it was a cool book of a smaal puppy that makes frends with a badger at first and if he hadn't found that badger he might not a found the cat that lived on a farm it starts off by him rolling down a hill in a cardbord box.

[Ellen Reed]

This òs best book you could ever give a child. First book in actually finished. But be aware, it may leave your child a total animal lovers. It's so warm and squishy. And just enough sad bits to teach them it turns out ok if you try.

[Sally]

Oh, bless. One of those books I found at a school/church fete, and bought simply for the cute puppy on the cover.

[Animer12]

When I read this book, I went Awwwww for Hi Fella! The dog looked sooo cute and if I could've I would've adopted him!

[Val]

Easy read.

[Lisa Lingrell]

This was a favorite of mine as a child. I read it so many times, that I've never forgotten it.