Where the Red Fern Grows

Since its publication over forty years ago, this heartwarming tale of a boy and his dogs has touched millions. A tale of adventure, special friendship, and coming-of-age, Where the Red Fern Grows makes for delightful listening. This unabridged production, featuring a moving performance by Anthony Heald, brings this enduring classic to life -- and makes a powerful story even more unforgettable. A loving threesome, Billy and his two dogs range the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Old Dan has the brawn, Little Ann has the brains -- and Billy has the will to train them to be the finest hunting team in the valley. Soon their skills will be put to the test as they brave the dangers of the wilds for the ultimate glory. Wilson Rawls was born in Oklahoma in 1913. Rawls' wife Sophie convinced him to re-write Where the Red Fern Grows after he destroyed his original copy. He went on to write one other book for young readers, The Summer of the Monkeys, before he died, in 1984. Anthony Heald's film work includes The Client, The Pelican, Brief Searching for Bobby Fisher, Silence of the Lambs, and Postcards from the Edge. He has starred on Broadway in Anything Goes Love! Valour! Compassion!