'(A) tale which paints the stern life of the wilderness in strong, clear strokes.'- New York Times The feeling of the woods and the outdoors comes through with complete reality.' -Chicago Sun-Times 'A moving and exciting story of a boy's love for a dog. When they meet, it is love at first sight, and so it will be for all who read the story.'- Library Journal I'm delighted to see this beautiful new edition being made available to today's readers.' -Pete Hautman, winner of the National Book Award 'Powerful storytelling, vivid writing, and a good dog make for a timeless classic. A noble dog, a resourceful kid, life in the wilderness, and the exhilaration of being transported to another era.' -Ann Martin, author of The Baby-Sitters Club series ' Big Red embodies everything I loved about animal stories and adventure tales when I was a kid. I love it!' -Barbara O'Connor, author of How to Steal a Dog 'Action, adventure and the love of a loyal dog.

I couldn't put it down.' -Dan Gutman, author of the My Weird School series 'There are a million stories about boys and their dogs, but I doubt any others have the depth and heart of Big Red. It sits on my bookshelf alongside The Incredible Journey, The Black Stallion, The Yearling, and The Call of the Wild.' -Andrew Clements, author of Frindle 'Clear-eyed and unsentimental, this is a story told with heart, honesty, and understanding. A biography of famed wildlife illustrator Bob Kuhn, whose black-and-white artwork brought Big Red to life, is also included, as well as an appreciation by National Book Award winner Pete Hautman.īeloved by readers for seventy-five years, this classic adventure tale is beautifully presented for a new generation of readers. The original woodcut endpapers are reproduced in the back of the book. This special hardcover anniversary edition has a printed case featuring the original artwork from the 1945 first edition, and includes an interview with the author, Jim Kjelgaard. But can Danny and Red take on the enemy that threatens everyone on the mountain-the savage bear they call Old Majesty? Soon Danny and Red are meeting nature on their own terms, enduring a blizzard and even facing down a wolverine. Red is fast and strong, smart and noble, and incredibly loyal-when Danny twists his ankle and can't get home, Red stays by him all night, keeping a wildcat at bay. But Red is a champion, and Danny is only a trapper's son who lives in a cabin on the mountain. Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award winning author of The One and Only Ivanīefore Old Yeller or Where the Red Fern Grows, there was Big Red, the classic boy-and-dog story of adventure and friendship in the wild mountains of Pennsylvania.ĭanny knows at a glance that Red, the big Irish setter, is the dog he has always dreamed of. Description A devoted, courageous dog always stands by the boy who loves him in this genuine classic, in print for 75 years.Ī timeless, not-to-be-missed classic.

Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard