Where the Red Fern Grows
A young boy in the Ozark Mountains works for two years to save enough money to buy two hunting dogs. He forms a deep bond with his new companions as they navigate the challenges of life in the wilderness. This story explores the rewards of hard work and the deep connection between a boy and his loyal pets.
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A young boy in the Ozark Mountains works for two years to save enough money to buy two hunting dogs. He forms a deep bond with his new companions as they navigate the challenges of life in the wilderness. This story explores the rewards of hard work and the deep connection between a boy and his loyal pets.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Some
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Intense
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long scenes and a slow narrative pace typical of a period drama. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeA physical scuffle between hunting dogs in the woods.
- Approx.ScaryA mountain lion attacks the dogs in the woods.
Talk about it after
- 1What did you think about how hard Billy worked to reach his goal?
- 2How did the bond between Billy and his dogs change how you felt about the story?
- 3How do you think Billy felt about the changes his family faced at the end?
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