{"product_id":"old-yeller-9780064403825","title":"Old Yeller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children's books ever written, \u003cem\u003eOld Yeller\u003c\/em\u003e is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen his father sets out on a cattle drive toward Kansas for the summer, fourteen-year-old Travis Coates is left to take care of his family and their farm. Living in Texas Hill Country during the 1860s, Travis comes to face new, unanticipated, and often perilous responsibilities in the frontier wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA particular nuisance is a stray yellow dog that shows up one day and steals food from the family. But the big canine who Travis calls \"Old Yeller\" proves his worth by defending the family from danger. And Travis ultimately finds help and comfort in the courage and unwavering love of the dog who comes to be his very best friend. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred Gipson's novel is an eloquently simple story that is both exciting and deeply moving. It stands alongside works like \u003cem\u003eThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWhere The Red Fern Grows\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eShiloh\u003c\/em\u003e as a beloved and enduring classic of literature. Originally published in 1956 to instant acclaim, \u003cem\u003eOld Yeller\u003c\/em\u003e later inspired a hit film from Walt Disney. Just as Old Yeller inevitably makes his way into the Coates family's hearts, this book will find its own special place in readers' hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGipson, Fred:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - With \u003cem\u003eOld Yeller, \u003c\/em\u003eFred Gipson secured his place as one of the finest novelists in America. The book was published to instant acclaim and has become one of the most beloved children's classics ever written. Since its publication in 1956, \u003cem\u003eOld Yeller\u003c\/em\u003e has won countless awards, including the 1957 Newbery Honor. Mr. Gipson's other works include both fiction and non-fiction. He grew up in the Texas hill country and died in 1973.","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590782816530,"sku":"9780064403825","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7ed1112c-61d2-46ae-b074-0eae8f818c19.jpg?v=1748511469","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/old-yeller-9780064403825","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}