Old Yeller

By: Fred Gipson

Narrated by: Peter Francis James

When a novel like Huckleberry Finn or The Yearling comes along, it defies customary adjectives because of the intensity of the response it evokes in the reader. Such a tale is Old Yeller; to listen to this eloquently simply story of a boy and his dog in the Texas hill country is an unforgettable and deeply moving experience.

©1956 Fred Gipson (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"There is something special in the telling of this story which makes it more than just a tender account of a boy's love for his dog, and more than a tale of frontier days. It is the combination of excellent writing and the sensitivity to human emotions that places it on a shelf with the classics." ( Saturday Review of Literature)
"Exciting and heartwarming indeed. Recommended for adults and teenagers." ( Library Journal)

Yeller!!

If you need a good story and a good cry , read this. It’ll break you and somehow put you back together.... amazing

What a classic...

Books like these will never wain, and the folks that read it will always understand the common bond that tethers hearts as their own experiences yield way.

The narration was outstanding!

12 Yr Old Son Loved It

My son and I listened to it together. He LOVED it! We highly recommend it

A focus on what is important in a world of fluff

As a father of two boys under 10, I am always on the look-out for stories that focus on what is important in life. Old Yeller is a terrific coming of age story which is a must read for all boys younger than 14. Travis represents a boy of yesteryear who would have been a common commodity of the time, but today, extremely under represented. The character Travis represents a boy with strong work ethic, principles, loyalty, love of family, personal responsibility & accountablitiy, and ultimately love of a dog. Travis' relationship with Yeller goes beyond a simple relationship with a dog who helps the family survive during precarious times and precarious circumstances. I found myself pausing during certain intervals of the book to explain to my boys some of the deeper meaning of many of the decisions made by Travis. My sons looked forward to the daily commute and we listened to this book within one week.

Loved this old favorite. Narrator did a great job!

Really wonderful. Helped get my kids through the stomach flu. Really wish the same narrator would do Savage Sam.

Childhood classic enjoyed by an adult

A couple of years ago we stopped in Mason, TX to see the Old Yeller statue and Fred Gipson exhibit at the library in his hometown. I realized I had never read the book, so decided the rectify that by listening to it on Audible. So glad I did.

I Loved My Dog

This was a down home kind of book. Country living. Meant for children and adults. Happy with sad moments.

Amazing

I had me at the edge of my seat and it sounded as if the reader was there

A classic!

This was a book report for my son, he read the book listened to the story and he said this is great book.

Wow

I wish I could do more than one star. I love the book so much I wish they would make another part with the speckled dog.