Response by Kelly Byrne

"Where the Red Fern Grows" is a GREAT book so far! My favorite part is when Billy, Old Dan and Little Ann go on their first coon hunt.  Billy loves his pups so much and he loves to hear them howl in the moonlight.  Little Ann has the brains but Old Dan has the strength and passion.  They catch their first coon in the big sycamore tree.  Billy has to keep his promise to the dogs so he has to cut down the biggest tree in the forest.  It takes a lot of strength, commitment, and courage but in the end, it is worth it.  He skinned his first coon and hangs it in the barn for everyone to see.  I can't wait to read more and I really want to see the movie!!