Alex Hoffer Category: Historical Fiction Rating:***** Dates Read: April 1- 21 Summary: Billy was a young boy who lived in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma who had a dream. His dream came true when he worked so hard to buy himself two Red-hounds to hunt raccoons. They ended up winning the gold cup in the coon hunt contest. With both Red-hounds ended tragically leaving Billy to learn the legend of the secret red fern that grows between the graves of his dogs.
Personal reaction: This was one of the saddest books, it did make me cry. Even thinking about it will make me cry all over again. The relationship that Billy and his dog shared was so touching. This book will give you a heart to heart if you read this and will leave you feeling very emotional.
Category: Historical Fiction
Rating:*****
Dates Read: April 1- 21
Summary: Billy was a young boy who lived in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma who had a dream. His dream came true when he worked so hard to buy himself two Red-hounds to hunt raccoons. They ended up winning the gold cup in the coon hunt contest. With both Red-hounds ended tragically leaving Billy to learn the legend of the secret red fern that grows between the graves of his dogs.
Personal reaction: This was one of the saddest books, it did make me cry. Even thinking about it will make me cry all over again. The relationship that Billy and his dog shared was so touching. This book will give you a heart to heart if you read this and will leave you feeling very emotional.