Grandpa and Billy keep the secret of the dogs from Billy's father because they know he would not approve of having hunting dogs. They want to protect the dogs and maintain their relationship with Billy's father, so they choose to keep the dogs hidden.
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.
G Billy's password is Drumers101
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Sport Billy - 1979 A Tale of Two Billys 2-10 was released on: USA: 16 November 1980
Good Day New York - 1988 New Billys Debut in 'Billy Elliot' was released on: USA: 8 March 2010
only non castrated male goats are called Billy Goats
Billy spent $50 on gifts for the family in "Where the Red Fern Grows."
Grandpa and papa hunt with Billy and his dogs only in the hunting competition
Grandpa had surprising news for Billy that he was once an astronaut and had been to outer space. He showed Billy his old space suit and photos from his space missions. Billy was amazed and excited by this unexpected revelation.
He died after suffering a heart attack after he lost a foot down a mine.
Billy's mother read Shakespeare and often quoted his works, particularly Romeo and Juliet.