Comments by Ben Wimberly: "Where the Red Fern Grows is a gut-wrenching tale of a boy's adventurous childhood in the Ozarks. This book compels children to believe that dreams are worth pursuing and that they are obtainable. But this also ignites the hearts of "grown children" as well. Any dog lover can be sucked into the excitement and suspense involved with a boy's journey with his coonhounds.”