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Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading old yeller. Dec 23, 2003 a timeless american classic and one of the most beloved childrens books ever written, old yeller is a newbery honor book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. Evocative, touching, powerful old yeller is a classic tale of challenge, adventure and love. This is a great book that also made a classic disney movie with the same title. The film is based upon the 1956 newbery honorwinning book of the same name by fred gipson. It stars tommy kirk, dorothy mcguire, fess parker, and beverly washburn. The book was published to instant acclaim and has become one of the most beloved childrens classics ever written. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 2 pages and is available in paperback format. Old yeller is a 1956 childrens novel written by fred gipson and illustrated by carl burger. His father is leaving for abilene on a trip to drive cattle for money, and travis will be left to man their home until his father retu. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1956, and was written by fred gipson. What book publishers need to know about the amazon buy box.
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