Books like Old Yeller by Fred Gipson
A teenage boy narrates the story of an adventurous yellow dog who comes to the family ranch in the Texas hill country of 1860. The dog’s lively spirit and loyalty shape the boy’s coming‑of‑age experience, exploring human‑animal bonds in a Western setting.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Fred Gipson
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