Old Yeller
GUnited States rating19571h 24mAdventure, Drama, Family
A young boy and his younger brother live on a ranch while their father is away. They take in a stray dog that eventually becomes a loyal protector and a close companion to the older brother. The story explores the bond between a boy and his pet in a western setting.
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A young boy and his younger brother live on a ranch while their father is away. They take in a stray dog that eventually becomes a loyal protector and a close companion to the older brother. The story explores the bond between a boy and his pet in a western setting.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Some
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Strong
- Pace
- Gentle
- This is a slow moving western with long scenes and a steady narrative pace. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA mother bear attacks after a cub is disturbed.
- Approx.ScaryTravis falls into a group of feral hogs and is injured.
- Approx.ScaryA wolf attacks the family and bites the dog.
- Approx.ScaryThe dog becomes sick and Travis must make a difficult decision.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the bond between Travis and the dog grow over time?
- 2How did Travis show responsibility for his brother and the dog?
- 3How did Travis handle his feelings of sadness at the end of the story?
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