During the book, he start out as a 10 year old, but then he gets older during the book, and I think at the end he's 14. I'm almost positive on the 14 one, and positive about the 10.
For hunting raccoons
Billy talked to his grandfather when he needed advice about coon hunting in the book "Where the Red Fern Grows." His grandfather shared his wisdom and experience with Billy to help him become a skilled hunter.
He enters them into a coon hunting contest
Billy Colman is the protagonist in Where the Red Fern Grows.
Billy's mom's name is never told. She was always recognized as Mama.
Mama made a hat for Billy but then he gets upset with coons and goes hunting every night.
Mama made a hat for Billy but then he gets upset with coons and goes hunting every night.
Billy lived in the Ozarks in Where the Red Fern Grows.
Mr. Benson is a character in the book "Where the Red Fern Grows." He is the shopkeeper in town who sells Billy the gear he needs for hunting. He is portrayed as a kind and friendly man who helps Billy achieve his goal of obtaining his two hunting dogs.
In the story "Where the Red Fern Grows," Mama made a beautiful coonskin coat out of Billy's first coon hide as a special gift for him. Billy was thrilled and proud to wear the coat made from his own hunting efforts.
In "Where the Red Fern Grows," Billy last packed his axe, lantern, and gun before heading into the woods. These items were essential for him to protect himself and his dogs during their hunting trips.
Billy drank a bottle of goat milk for the first time at the general store in Where the Red Fern Grows.