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"Savage Sam" follows Travis and Arliss, who are seized by renegade Apaches. Their only hope lies with Sam, the courageous son of Old Yeller, who uses his keen instincts to track the captives and guide them toward rescue.
The story is aimed at children in grades 4 through 6, blending adventure with themes of family life and the bond between humans and dogs.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Fred Gipson
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