![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Danny’s first trip to a big city is to see Red compete in a high caliber dog show. Haggin offers Danny a job in his bird dog training program under the watchful eye of Robert Fraley. Good hound dogs used for hunting a variety of animals have always been treasured, but Red is the epitome of everything Danny considers the perfect dog.ĭanny’s way with dogs and eye for quality catches Mr. Ross and Danny are at home in the wilderness even though they have many struggles including the fierce marauding bear who rules the forest, afraid of no man or beast.īoys grow into men early in this Appalachian style culture, and Danny’s life is about to take a significant turn as he meets Red, Mr. While Ross makes his living off the land, they often perform odd jobs for Mr Haggin such as helping him find straying cattle. Mr Haggin is a wealthy land owner whose estate contains miles of back country and includes Danny and Ross’s humble cabin. Life in the Wintapi hasn’t changed much for the independent families who make their living in the back country hunting, trapping, and gathering have created a resourceful and straightforward people. Danny and his father, Ross, display a balance of appreciation for the natural environment coupled with the skills of woodsmen leading a hardscrabble life in the Wintapi forest. This book is a great blend of realistic outdoor adventure and the special bond between a boy and his dog. Children’s and Young Adult Book Reviews: Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard 910LĪ classic boy-and-his-dog book. ![]()
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