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Violence
Some
Hunting violence, a mountain lion attack, and the deaths of the dogs
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The deaths of the dogs are among the most emotionally powerful moments in children's literature; be prepared
What this book is about
Billy Colman saves up for two years to buy himself the hunting dogs he's always dreamed of—Old Dan and Little Ann—and together they become the finest hunting team in the Ozark Mountains. Rawls's beloved novel is both a thrilling hunting adventure and one of the most emotionally devastating books in children's literature, a story about love, loyalty, and the profound grief that comes from loving an animal with your whole heart.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Death of beloved dogs
Hunting violence and animal deaths
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