“Big Red” was a champion Irish Setter; from the moment Danny
saw him, he knew Red would be his dog. Danny
was just a lowly trapper, a boy who knew more about the ways of the woods than
fancy kennels and dog shows. But when the
two meet for the first time, they quickly become inseparable and Red’s owner
entrusts him to Danny’s care. In the
harsh wilderness that Danny calls home, Red proves to be a reliable, loyal
companion…even when faced with a legendary enemy!
Mr. Kjelgaard is the prolific author of more than forty
novels for young men, and it seems as if I’ve done him a disservice by waiting
so long to include him on this list.
Although he was born over a hundred years ago and many of his books have
now gone out of print, a good number are still available in retail shops
today. “Big Red” was even made into a
Disney movie, a sure sign of its powerful and moving story. These animal-focused books were some of my
favorites growing up, so do yourself a favor and start searching for some of
Mr. Kjelgarrd’s writing yourself!
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