Old Dan must have known he was dying. Just before he drew his last breath, he opened his eyes and looked at… — Wilson Rawls Dying Copy Share Image
It's strange indeed how memories can lie dormant in a man's mind for so many years. Yet those memories can be awakened… — Wilson Rawls Dormant Copy Share Image
I buried Little Ann by the side of Old Dan. I knew that was where she wanted to be. I also buried… — Wilson Rawls Buried Copy Share Image
I'd like to take a walk far back in the flinty hills and search for a souvenir, an old double-bitted ax stuck… — Wilson Rawls Blades Copy Share Image
“looked over to where I had dropped my net. There it was right where I had dropped it; wide open and not… — Wilson Rawls Money Copy Share Image
“I suppose there's a time in practically every young boy's life when he's affected by that wonderful disease of puppy love. I… — Wilson Rawls Animal Copy Share Image
After the last shovel of dirt was patted in place, I sat down and let my mind drift back through the years.… — Wilson Rawls Baking Copy Share Image
Daisy smiled and said, "Jay Berry, you won't die. You may think you will, but you won't. In a day or two,… — Wilson Rawls Arguing Copy Share Image
“We’re going to build a big pen out of that chicken wire,” he said. “It’ll have a top on it and a… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“I wanted so much to step over and pick them up. Several times I tried to move my feet, but they seemed… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“Men," said Mr. Kyle, "people have been trying to understand dogs ever since the beginning of time. One never knows what they'll… — Wilson Rawls Animal Copy Share Image
“I have never been back to the Ozarks. All I have left are my dreams and memories, but if God is willing,… — Wilson Rawls Dreams Copy Share Image
“No, Billy, not every time. He only answers the ones that are said from the heart. You have to be sincere and… — Wilson Rawls Time Copy Share Image
“I couldn't understand these town people. If they weren't staring at a fellow, they were laughing at him.” — Wilson Rawls Comedy Copy Share Image
What I saw was more than I could stand. The noise I heard had been made by Little Ann. All her life… — Wilson Rawls Heard Copy Share Image
“It’s a shame that people all over the world can’t have that kind of love in their hearts,” he said. “There would… — Wilson Rawls Love Copy Share Image
With a heavy heart, I turned and walked away. I knew that as long as I lived I'd never forget the two… — Wilson Rawls Ferns Copy Share Image
“It's hard for a man to stand and watch an old hound fight against such odds, especially if that man has memories… — Wilson Rawls Hound Copy Share Image
“didn’t know why I was holding my breath because I knew that the old saying of how you could hold your breath… — Wilson Rawls Old saying Copy Share Image
Some time in the night I got up, tiptoed to my window, and looked out at my doghouse. It looked so lonely… — Wilson Rawls Bed Copy Share Image
I'm sure the red fern has grown and has completely covered the two little mounds. I know it is still there, hiding… — Wilson Rawls Believe Copy Share Image
Men," said Mr. Kyle, "people have been trying to understand dogs ever since the beginning of time. One never knows what they'll… — Wilson Rawls Animal Copy Share Image
I found her lying on her stomach, her hind legs stretched out straight, and her front feet folded back under her chest.… — Wilson Rawls Alive Copy Share Image
“I believe a boy can have anything in life that he wants once he starts working for it. The main thing is… — Wilson Rawls Achieving dreams Copy Share Image
“Grandpa,” I asked, “what good’s it going to do us, knowing his name?” “It might do a lot of good,” Grandpa said.… — Wilson Rawls Friendship Copy Share Image
“What are all those people doing under the trees?” I asked. “Those are students,” Grandpa said. “They’re probably studying their lessons. They… — Wilson Rawls School Copy Share Image
I had heard the old Indian legend about the red fern. How a little Indian boy and girl were lost in a… — Wilson Rawls Angel Copy Share Image
“Son, that's a pretty hard question to answer. But I do believe that any wish you make can come true if you… — Wilson Rawls Faith Copy Share Image
“I was still a boy when I left the Ozarks, only sixteen years old. Since that day, I’ve left my footprints in… — Wilson Rawls Rocky mountain Copy Share Image
“than anyone in the country.” I didn’t care how many deals Grandpa cooked up. He was still the best grandpa in the… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
