Wilson Rawls

A young boy living in the Ozarks achieves his heart's desire when he becomes the owner of two redbone hounds and teaches them to be champion hunters.

More than anything else, Billy Coleman wanted a pair of hunting dogs. Following his grandfather's advice, Billy saved until he had enough money to buy them. Billy patiently trains them to hunt and they become the best in the state. Being best, however, is not always enough as love given and returned from the basis of true caring and courage.

Part two is a continuation of the classic novel. In Red fern II, Billy Coleman returns from WWII to his grandfather's house and tries to readjust to civilian life. The war has made Billy crippled and bitter. Grandpa anticipated this and has a gift waiting for him : a pair of Redbone hound puppies - just like the ones he had as a boy. In addition, Billy befriends a young neighbor boy, Wilson, who reminds him of himself. Together the hounds and Wilson...