Ruben dies in Chapter 9 of "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls. This chapter marks a turning point in the story as the emotional impact of Ruben's death deeply affects the main character, Billy.
In "Where the Red Fern Grows," it is Ruben who died. Rainie, his younger brother, survives and continues to share adventures with the protagonist, Billy.
The boys name is William, but he goes by Billy.
There are two similes in the first chapter of "Where the Red Fern Grows." One example is "straight as a crow flies" and the other is "as smooth as glass."
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Billy was crying in Chapter 9 of "Where the Red Fern Grows" because he was heartbroken after accidentally injuring one of the dogs during a hunting accident. He felt guilty for causing the dog pain and was overwhelmed with emotion at the thought of losing his beloved hounds.
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becase it was getting dark
A fern grows from a fern spore.
No, once Old Dan dies, she loses her will to live
Wilson rawls wrote Where the Red Fern Grows
Where the Red Fern Grows is about Billy who buys two redbone hounds. The hounds die in Chapter 19.
No fern grows -- nothing grows -- in Antarctica. It's too cold and there is no irrigation.