katiburd 's review for:

Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls

2.0

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I listened to the audiobook for this novel and it was like listening to my old, Christian (and somewhat sexist) grandfather tell me a story! Definitely comforting for me to some extent, but this isn't a book I would promote in a classroom, even though I might put it on the shelves of mine (very unlikely though). The word B**** came up once in the book so that would be a conversation to have with the kids. As well, there are very defined gender roles in this book that I don't think belong in the 21st century classroom. Billy's sisters aren't even given names... but it was an alright book and the ending made me cry. I don't recommend it, but the movie might be good?