Outlaw Red (Scholastic Book Services)

good story

There are three books in the "Red" series. The first one is "Big Red". The second one is "Irish Red", about Mike, the son of Big Red. This is the third one, about Shaun, Big Red's son who is the ultimate show dog, and can't have a life outside the show ring for fear of damaging his looks. Danny, the hero of the earlier books, has hired Billy, another boy from the mountains to work in Mr. Haggin's kennels. Billy is the best person in his family. His relatives are thieves and trouble makers, and his uncle shows up Mr. Haggin's ranch looking for trouble. Even though Billy is a civilized young man, he is forced to protect the ranch against his uncle, and becomes a fugitive in the wilderness. Then the beautiful dog Shaun is lost in the wilderness, and his mate. They all join up for companionship and survival. There is a lot of coincidence in this story, which stretches credulity. It is best just to accept that this is a story and suspend judgement. In spite of this, "Outlaw Red" is definitely one of the best of Mr. Kjelgaard's books.

I bought this book used to complete the Kjelgaard series. They are written for young people (10-15 years old), but I had read the books at that age, loved them, remembered them fondly, and wanted to read them again.The 1st two in the series, Big Red, and Son of Big Red, I was able to purchase new. Outlaw Red was only available used from a bookseller on Amazon. I was a little reluctant, not sure of the reliability of the seller to deliver and the condition of the book. I need not have been. The book arrived sooner than expected and although it was advertised as "Good" condition, I think a better description would have been "Nearly New". The price was also quite acceptable, around $5.00 with just a few dollars shipping. I would purchase from this seller again.

I am animal and nature lover by heart. I first read this book about 35 years ago, and then, as now was still fascinated by the visual perceptions that the author presented. I feel the story is one that will keep the reader engrossed until the end. While I feel the intended audience is for late elementary and junior high aged readers, I ordered it because it was one of my favorites. I have read this author's entire line of books, and while I enjoyed them all, I feel this is my favorite. The book, itself, is larger than I remember the original being, but even after all these years, the story is just as vivid and compelling as it was then.

All of Kjelgaard's books are great reads for kids that love hunting, fishing, and wilderness adventure stories. Also check out Farley Mowat's Kid's/Young Adult books like People of the Deer

My favorite book since 5 th grade still love it and the author JK

As with the books Big Red and Irish Red, Outlaw Red is the third book I believe in this series. It is about an Irish setter hunting dog and if your child loves either subject I recommend this book. My husband loved it as a child and now so does my grandson. Because of Jim Kjelgaard and all his wonderful books, we are now a family that reads together.

I was happy with this book's condition.

excellent condition