Introduction
Can you imagine what life would have been like for Billy Coleman in Where The Red Fern Grows? Billy made some terrific sacrifices in his life to get what he wanted. Although Billy and his family had very little, Billy made the best of what he had and worked very hard to accomplish his goals and dreams. This webquest on Where The Red Fern Grows will help you gain a deeper understanding of the book. You will investigate red bone coonhounds, the Ozark Mountain region where Billy lived, the animals of the region, and the author. You will also take closer look Indian legends, which is what the book is based on. You will complete these before, during, and after reading the novel.