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Old Yeller

Old Yeller is a children's novel written by Fred Gipson in 1956 and illustrated by Carl Burger, which depicts a family who had grown to like a big stray dog named Old Yeller. This book was awarded the Newbery Honor in 1957, and a Walt Disney film based on this novel was made in 1957. In this category, you can find facts and information relating to Old Yeller.

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What did Travis say about fear in Old Yeller?

that it is better to fear than to act like your not

How did mam know that the wolf had hydraphobia in Old Yeller?

Hydrophobia was very common back in the day so many people could Identified very easily (plus it was common in August)

How are Travis and Old Yeller alike in the book Old Yeller?

Travis and Old Yeller are alike because they both have brave and determined minds. They also are very lighthearted and love hunting.

Why were lisbeth and little arliss in danger in old yeller?

because they getting sick and even sicker because of the hydrophobia that old yeller had

What breed of dog was olde yeller?

In the book Old Yeller the dog is a Blackmouth Cur. However, Spike the dog in the movie is a mixed breed from a shelter, adopted by his trainers. His breed is unknown but assumed to be a mastiff-type breed/Labrador Retriever mix. Again, that is just a guess.

What does old yellers name mean?

its means old sheep rounder.

Old yeller was a yellow dog, so they called him yeller, as in yellow with a Texas accent. The movie will be much easier to understand if you also read the book by the same name. It should be available in any public library

Who is the protagonist in Old Yeller?

The protagonist in Old Yeller is Travis Coates.

Who are bud searchy and lisbeth in Old Yeller?

Lisbeth is Bud Searcy's daughter. Bud Searcy is the person who takes care of the women and children while the men are on the cattle drives

What is the turning oint in old yeller?

The more prominent turning point is when Travis first meets old yeller. Although not under the best of circumstances, Travis displays a higher level of emotion and his character is better defined. This point in the book introduces an interesting sort of twist from the narrative prior to meeting yeller.

When did spike the dog from Old Yeller die?

died in Beverly hills, California in 1995.

How did Bell the cow in Old Yeller die?

She had to be shot by Travis because she had hydrophobia(rabies)

What is the author's purpose in Old Yeller?

The purpose of the book " Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson is no only to entertain, but also to give a great story about a boy and his dog living the country life and their adventures.