nFor fans of Old Yeller and Shiloh, Where the Red Fern Grows is a beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and mans best friend. This special edition includes new material, including a note to readers from Newbery Medal winner and Printz Honor winner Clare Vanderpool, a letter from Wilson Rawls to aspiring writers, original jacket artwork, and more. n n Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two dogs. So when hes finally able to save up enough money for two pups to call his own--Old Dan and Little Ann--hes ecstatic. Its true that times are tough, but together theyll roam the hills of the Ozarks. n Soon Billy and his hounds become the finest hunting team in the valley. Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dans brawn, Little Anns brains, and Billys sheer will seems unbeatable. But tragedy awaits these determined hunters--now friends--and Billy learns that hope can grow out of despair. n Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows n n A Top 100 Childrens Novel, School Library Journal nA Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPR nA Great American Reads Selection (PBS) nWinner of Multiple State Awards nOver 14 million copies in print n nA rewarding book . . . with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased....Very touching. --The New York Times Book Review n nOne of the great classics of childrens literature . . . Any child who doesnt get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years. --Common Sense Media n nAn exciting tale of love and adventure youll never forget. --School Library Journal n n A book of unadorned naturalness. --Kirkus Reviews n nWritten with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn in] with a passion. --Arizona Daily Star n nIts a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . . . I cant even go on without getting a little misty. --The Huffington Post n n We tear up just thinking about it. --Time on the film adaptationn