Do not read! Still traumatised 20+ years on!
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I have to say that I think this is one of the worst books ever written. It traumatised me severely when I read it more than twenty years ago and, to this very day it upsets me when I think about it. I feel emotionally abused by this book. I realise not everyone will have a similarly strong (negative) reaction to this book, but if you or your child is an animal lover, steer _well_ clear.
The plot is heartbreaking and too sad for words. I was hysterical for days after I'd finished reading it and the story kind of made me never want to read again. Thankfully other books like A Wrinkle in Time, The Pushcart Wars, The Westing Game, etc. came to the rescue...
I don't really understand why schools, parents, people even put so much emphasis on books which are so emotionally traumatic. Children learn all too soon that life is short and full of loss. I truly believe that there are better ways to teach those lessons than this book provides.
I'm also weirded out by people who 'love' such incredibly sad books that 'make them cry every time they read it/them'. I think it's creepy.
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I don't see whats so great! I had to read this book for school and our whole class thought it was boring. We watched the movie and that was just as bad. I'm sorry I just don't see the greatness
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Simply an enjoyable read
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18 years ago my school had all of us kids read this book. Now, at 30 years old, I just had to have it again because I never forgot the book. It is a well-written classic, one every child and adult must read at least once. It brings back the spirit of youth, something which seems to have now been lost. Fantastic.
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One good Book!
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For people who have read Julie Of the Wolves, Hatchet, or anything to do with nature or dogs, this is a brilliant book. WTRFG (Where the Red Fern Grows) is written well, but written so that you can understand it easily. The plot is really good: A boy (aged 11 or 12) saves up money for 2 years for two hunting coons. He enters them in coon hunting competitions, and has lots of good times with them. He returns home triumphant, only for his dogs to be killed by a tiger to save him from it. Once you start WTRFG, you cannot stop! The end is really, really sad. The true meaning of the title is only explained in the last 2 pages. I Recommend this book to well, anyone! Very good and very well written!
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AWESUM! will bring tears to your eyes!
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This book is one of the best book ever. I read as a class assignment and couldnt put it down. It made me cry but it also made me feel happy. I would HIGHLY recommend this book.
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