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"There are a million stories about boys and their dogs, but I doubt any others have the depth and heart of Big Red. I couldn’t put it down." —Dan Gutman, author of the My Weird School series
"Action, adventure and the love of a loyal dog. Such stories never get old. I love it!" —Barbara O’Connor, author of How to Steal a Dog
"Big Red embodies everything I loved about animal stories and adventure tales when I was a kid. A noble dog, a resourceful kid, life in the wilderness, and the exhilaration of being transported to another era." —Ann Martin, author of The Baby-Sitters Club series
"Powerful storytelling, vivid writing, and a good dog make for a timeless classic. I’m delighted to see this beautiful new edition being made available to today’s readers." —Pete Hautman, winner of the National Book Award
"Sure-fire combination of boy and dog. When they meet, it is love at first sight, and so it will be for all who read the story."—Library Journal
"A moving and exciting story of a boy's love for a dog. The feeling of the woods and the outdoors comes through with complete reality."—Chicago Sun-Times
"(A) tale which paints the stern life of the wilderness in strong, clear strokes."—New York Times
"A really good dog story written with power and discernment. Anyone who loves dogs...will be enthusiastic about Big Red."—Elementary English
"It is obviously based upon observation and experience. The background is vivid, the human and animal relationships clear cut and convincing."—Saturday Review
"No one can write a better animal tale than Jim Kjelgaard"—May Hill Arbuthnot
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Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars adventures of a young man and his dog
Jim Kjelgaard is a really great writer of dog stories set in the outdoors. "Big Red" is the first of three Irish Setter books. If you like "Big Red" the second book is "Irish Red" and the third one is "Outlaw Red". Danny lives with his father in a shack back in the mountains. They run a trap line and harvest wild honey for money. They are squatters on the land of a rich man, Mr. Haggin. Danny's mother died a long time ago. Danny and his father make a little money on the side by doing work for Mr. Haggin. Mr. Haggin has a beautiful Irish Setter he calls Boy. When Danny sees him, it's love at first sight. But when Danny asks Mr. Haggin how much a dog like Boy would cost, Mr. Haggin says he paid $7000 for him. Danny knows a trapper could never afford a dog like that. Mr. Haggin takes an interest in Danny. It is clear that Danny is different from his father, he has some kind of quality he inherited from his mother, tempered by the ruggedness and independence he learned from living in the wilderness. Mr. Haggin gives Danny a job taking care of Boy, who Danny calls Red. Like Danny, Red shows special quality. But he has never done for himself. He's a show dog. Mr. Haggin sends Danny to New York with Red when he's in a dog show. Then when they go back to Mr. Haggin's ranch, Danny is allowed to take Red out in the wilderness. Red learns from Danny how to be a brave and rugged dog. Red and Mr. Haggin give Danny a chance to move into the civilized world, and Danny gives Red a chance to reach his potential as a real dog in the outdoor world. An earlier reviewer made a great point that applies to all of Mr. Kjelgaard's books I have read: the dog doesn't have to be killed in his books. Most great dog stories are very sad. Examples would be "Sounder", "Where the Red Fern Grows", and "Old Yeller". I don't really like to watch most dog movies, because the dog always dies. The worst that happens to the dogs in Mr. Kjelgaard's books is a broken leg, or a bad wound that heals. No kleenex needed, no broken hearts here.
5.0 out of 5 stars Danny loves Red because he is very smart, loving
I am an 11 year old boy and recently read Big Red. Big Red is a book about a boy named Danny and his dog. Danny is 17 years old and lives on his neighbor, Mr. Haggin’s, property with his father. Danny really likes Mr. Haggin’s dog, so Mr. Haggin allows Danny to take care of the dog. Danny calls the dog “Red” and he is an Irish Setter. Because Red is a fancy show dog, Danny gets paid $50 a month to take care of him. Danny loves Red because he is very smart, loving, and beautiful. Danny trains the dog to hunt and Red is a very good hunter. Red and Danny have many adventures together. In one adventure they trap and escaped prisoner in the woods. This was one of my favorite parts of the books. It was really exciting! Also Red fights a bear in the forest. No one wins, but the bear is afraid of Red. No other dogs would go near the bear. Red is very brave. At the end of the book Danny kills the bear with Red’s help. The bear bit Red’s leg, but he recovers. I liked all the adventures of this story. I wish there were one main plot. Instead there were many different adventures. I would recommend this book to people who like adventures and dogs.
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute classic and rightly so
Beautiful dog-and-his-dog story. Big Red, the Irish Setter, will steal your heart.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Great Read!!
I never read a Jim Kjelgaard book I didn't like; they are all good. I read Big Red many years ago. I bought this copy for my grandson because, as a dog lover, I know he'll enjoy it as much as I did. Great book by a great author!
5.0 out of 5 stars I have loved his books
When I was12 years old I read all of his books and that inspired me to become a hunter trapper and my love of the outdoors. But my Vizula was the best dog I ever owned.
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend it for everyone
I first read this book in 1974 when I was in 4th grade. It changed my life and has stuck with me since. I probably read it twice that year and not since, until I bought it here on Bolo last month. I recommend it for everyone, although it is definitely written for a tweenage audience. It still holds up, though. If you think you like dogs, or know you love dogs, it is a must read. As described as a timeless classic, which of course was made into a classic film from that era, it is beautiful, and still made this 50 year-old tough guy cry in the end - even though I already knew what was coming.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Hunting Story
All I have to say is great book, great story, great author. As a hunter myself this book is great to kick back with and read after a good hunt.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story
I enjoy the story in this book, which I first read as a young teen. I'm 75 now. No foul language, fine values and inspirational.
Brilliant
This was a gift for my wife's birthday for she just loves our Red setter...and she loved it...
My Childhood favorite
This book's simple prose does paint my boyhood love for dogs and the woods. I remember buying books on trapping, and tramping through any woods I could find. Kjelgaard reminds me of Zane Grey's writing: polished vocabulary combined with cowboy drawl, in writing.
Well written
Great book for 10 to 12 year old children showing how grandparents lived. Even rereading book 40 years later I remembered reading first time.
Book recommendation
I found this book in a great American children's books list recommendations that your kids must read. unfortunately I forgot where exactly, but I immediately searched for the book on Bolo and found a good price for a used book ...it took some time but it arrived today in Germany from a thrift store in the USA , amazing! Hope my daughter will enjoy reading it
Stay clear of bears (lol).
Timeless children's (and not so young) classic adventure story that explores the devotion and love between man and dog's unconditional love for each other. I am a senior reading it for the first time upon the recommendation of my wife who read it when she was 10.
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AED8528
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
"There are a million stories about boys and their dogs, but I doubt any others have the depth and heart of Big Red. I couldn’t put it down." —Dan Gutman, author of the My Weird School series
"Action, adventure and the love of a loyal dog. Such stories never get old. I love it!" —Barbara O’Connor, author of How to Steal a Dog
"Big Red embodies everything I loved about animal stories and adventure tales when I was a kid. A noble dog, a resourceful kid, life in the wilderness, and the exhilaration of being transported to another era." —Ann Martin, author of The Baby-Sitters Club series
"Powerful storytelling, vivid writing, and a good dog make for a timeless classic. I’m delighted to see this beautiful new edition being made available to today’s readers." —Pete Hautman, winner of the National Book Award
"Sure-fire combination of boy and dog. When they meet, it is love at first sight, and so it will be for all who read the story."—Library Journal
"A moving and exciting story of a boy's love for a dog. The feeling of the woods and the outdoors comes through with complete reality."—Chicago Sun-Times
"(A) tale which paints the stern life of the wilderness in strong, clear strokes."—New York Times
"A really good dog story written with power and discernment. Anyone who loves dogs...will be enthusiastic about Big Red."—Elementary English
"It is obviously based upon observation and experience. The background is vivid, the human and animal relationships clear cut and convincing."—Saturday Review
"No one can write a better animal tale than Jim Kjelgaard"—May Hill Arbuthnot
About the Author
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars adventures of a young man and his dog
Jim Kjelgaard is a really great writer of dog stories set in the outdoors. "Big Red" is the first of three Irish Setter books. If you like "Big Red" the second book is "Irish Red" and the third one is "Outlaw Red". Danny lives with his father in a shack back in the mountains. They run a trap line and harvest wild honey for money. They are squatters on the land of a rich man, Mr. Haggin. Danny's mother died a long time ago. Danny and his father make a little money on the side by doing work for Mr. Haggin. Mr. Haggin has a beautiful Irish Setter he calls Boy. When Danny sees him, it's love at first sight. But when Danny asks Mr. Haggin how much a dog like Boy would cost, Mr. Haggin says he paid $7000 for him. Danny knows a trapper could never afford a dog like that. Mr. Haggin takes an interest in Danny. It is clear that Danny is different from his father, he has some kind of quality he inherited from his mother, tempered by the ruggedness and independence he learned from living in the wilderness. Mr. Haggin gives Danny a job taking care of Boy, who Danny calls Red. Like Danny, Red shows special quality. But he has never done for himself. He's a show dog. Mr. Haggin sends Danny to New York with Red when he's in a dog show. Then when they go back to Mr. Haggin's ranch, Danny is allowed to take Red out in the wilderness. Red learns from Danny how to be a brave and rugged dog. Red and Mr. Haggin give Danny a chance to move into the civilized world, and Danny gives Red a chance to reach his potential as a real dog in the outdoor world. An earlier reviewer made a great point that applies to all of Mr. Kjelgaard's books I have read: the dog doesn't have to be killed in his books. Most great dog stories are very sad. Examples would be "Sounder", "Where the Red Fern Grows", and "Old Yeller". I don't really like to watch most dog movies, because the dog always dies. The worst that happens to the dogs in Mr. Kjelgaard's books is a broken leg, or a bad wound that heals. No kleenex needed, no broken hearts here.
5.0 out of 5 stars Danny loves Red because he is very smart, loving
I am an 11 year old boy and recently read Big Red. Big Red is a book about a boy named Danny and his dog. Danny is 17 years old and lives on his neighbor, Mr. Haggin’s, property with his father. Danny really likes Mr. Haggin’s dog, so Mr. Haggin allows Danny to take care of the dog. Danny calls the dog “Red” and he is an Irish Setter. Because Red is a fancy show dog, Danny gets paid $50 a month to take care of him. Danny loves Red because he is very smart, loving, and beautiful. Danny trains the dog to hunt and Red is a very good hunter. Red and Danny have many adventures together. In one adventure they trap and escaped prisoner in the woods. This was one of my favorite parts of the books. It was really exciting! Also Red fights a bear in the forest. No one wins, but the bear is afraid of Red. No other dogs would go near the bear. Red is very brave. At the end of the book Danny kills the bear with Red’s help. The bear bit Red’s leg, but he recovers. I liked all the adventures of this story. I wish there were one main plot. Instead there were many different adventures. I would recommend this book to people who like adventures and dogs.
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute classic and rightly so
Beautiful dog-and-his-dog story. Big Red, the Irish Setter, will steal your heart.
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a Great Read!!
I never read a Jim Kjelgaard book I didn't like; they are all good. I read Big Red many years ago. I bought this copy for my grandson because, as a dog lover, I know he'll enjoy it as much as I did. Great book by a great author!
5.0 out of 5 stars I have loved his books
When I was12 years old I read all of his books and that inspired me to become a hunter trapper and my love of the outdoors. But my Vizula was the best dog I ever owned.
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend it for everyone
I first read this book in 1974 when I was in 4th grade. It changed my life and has stuck with me since. I probably read it twice that year and not since, until I bought it here on Bolo last month. I recommend it for everyone, although it is definitely written for a tweenage audience. It still holds up, though. If you think you like dogs, or know you love dogs, it is a must read. As described as a timeless classic, which of course was made into a classic film from that era, it is beautiful, and still made this 50 year-old tough guy cry in the end - even though I already knew what was coming.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Hunting Story
All I have to say is great book, great story, great author. As a hunter myself this book is great to kick back with and read after a good hunt.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Story
I enjoy the story in this book, which I first read as a young teen. I'm 75 now. No foul language, fine values and inspirational.
Brilliant
This was a gift for my wife's birthday for she just loves our Red setter...and she loved it...
My Childhood favorite
This book's simple prose does paint my boyhood love for dogs and the woods. I remember buying books on trapping, and tramping through any woods I could find. Kjelgaard reminds me of Zane Grey's writing: polished vocabulary combined with cowboy drawl, in writing.
Well written
Great book for 10 to 12 year old children showing how grandparents lived. Even rereading book 40 years later I remembered reading first time.
Book recommendation
I found this book in a great American children's books list recommendations that your kids must read. unfortunately I forgot where exactly, but I immediately searched for the book on Bolo and found a good price for a used book ...it took some time but it arrived today in Germany from a thrift store in the USA , amazing! Hope my daughter will enjoy reading it
Stay clear of bears (lol).
Timeless children's (and not so young) classic adventure story that explores the devotion and love between man and dog's unconditional love for each other. I am a senior reading it for the first time upon the recommendation of my wife who read it when she was 10.
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