Old Yeller by Fred Gipson

Old Yeller

Old Yeller #1

Fred Gipson

181 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction childrens classics young adult emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children's books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. When his fath...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 5,354 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

sad: 75%

adventurous: 63%

challenging: 15%

reflective: 15%

funny: 13%

hopeful: 13%

tense: 12%

inspiring: 10%

lighthearted: 10%

dark: 6%

informative: 3%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

40% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
46% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

76% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
90% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

21% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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