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In the first‑person narrative of Cotton Kinney, a spirited twelve‑year‑old from northern Texas, Hound‑dog man follows a memorable hunting expedition that brings home a desired dog and opens the door to new friendships and romance. Along the way, Cotton encounters Blackie Scantling, the town’s local bachelor, and learns valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the ties that bind young people to their community.
The story captures the spirit of Texas life, the excitement of hunting, and the quirks of regional dialect, offering readers a warm, humorous glimpse into a boy’s formative experiences in a small American town.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Fred Gipson
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