Where the Red Fern Grows PP

Progeny Press Study Guide


For the Novel by Wilson Rawls



There is nothing Billy Colman wants more than a pair of hunting dogs, but times are tough for farming families in the Ozarks. ""Maybe some day when we can afford it, you can have them,"" Billy's father tells him, ""but not right now.""



But Billy doesn't give up. Determined to get a pair of hunting dogs, Billy finds ways to raise the money. With great patience, Billy saves all the money he can, and after two years he is finally able to buy his hunting dogs.



Billy works with Old Dan and Little Ann as often as he can, training them to track and tree coons, and teaching them how to avoid ""Old Ringtail's"" tricks. Though his dogs bring him pleasure, there are trials ahead for Billy as well. But through hard work, patience and perseverance, Billy ultimately understands how God uses all things in life to answer the prayers of his family.



Progeny Press Study Guide: 58 pages

6 Chapter Lessons + Overview

Subjects: Prayer and providence, perseverance, compassion

Grade Level: 5-7