Wilson Rawls
Wilson Rawls was an American author best known for his books 'Where the Red Fern Grows' and 'Summer of the Monkeys'. Born on September 24, 1913, in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma, he spent much of his youth listening to the storytelling of his relatives, which inspired his own writing. Despite a lack of formal education and struggles with literacy, Rawls eventually taught himself to write. 'Where the Red Fern Grows' is particularly celebrated for its depiction of a young boy's relationship with his two hunting dogs during the Great Depression. Rawls's work is often noted for its themes of determination and perseverance, as well as its emotional depth and appeal to both children and adults. He passed away on December 16, 1984.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Where the Red Fern Grows
This novel tells the story of a young boy living in the Ozark Mountains who dreams of owning a pair of Redbone Coonhounds for hunting. After working hard to save up enough money, he buys two pups and trains them to be champion hunters. The book explores themes of determination, love, and loss as the boy experiences the joys and heartbreak of owning and training his beloved dogs.
