Grandpa signed Billy up for the hunting contest for Billy's sake, to give him a chance to prove himself and build his confidence. It was a way for Grandpa to support Billy's passion for hunting and show faith in his abilities.
In "Where the Red Fern Grows", the protagonist, Billy, finds Grandpa, Old Dan, and Little Ann dead in the mountains. They had succumbed to exhaustion and injuries after a dramatic hunting contest. Billy is devastated by their deaths but finds solace in the memories they shared together.
Grandpa puts in the entry for the contest.
Grandpa and papa hunt with Billy and his dogs only in the hunting competition
his grandpa tells him
Billys family recats very badly bc they are worried about him
Billy's grandpa has been planning to train a pair of hounds for Billy to hunt with. He surprises Billy with the two dogs, Old Dan and Little Ann, as a gift, knowing how much they will mean to him.
In "Where the Red Fern Grows," horehound is mentioned when Grandpa gives Billy a pouch containing horehound candy to help with his nerves before hunting. The horehound candy is known for its calming properties and is a thoughtful gesture from Grandpa to Billy.
they support and motivate billy during the contest.
He enters them into a coon hunting contest
Billy spent $50 on gifts for the family in "Where the Red Fern Grows."
he got grandpa hurt in the storm
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