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Fred (in hat) and siblings. Frederick Benjamin Gipson (February 7, 1908 – August 14, 1973) was an American writer and screenwriter. He is best known for writing the 1956 novel Old Yeller, which became a popular 1957 Walt Disney film. Gipson was born on a farm near Mason in the Texas Hill Country, the son of Beck Gipson and Emma Deishler.
Old Yeller. First edition (publ. Harper & Brothers) Old Yeller is a 1956 children's novel written by Fred Gipson [1] and illustrated by Carl Burger. [2] It received a Newbery Honor in 1957. [3] In 1957, Walt Disney released a film adaptation starring Tommy Kirk, Fess Parker, Dorothy McGuire, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York, and Beverly Washburn.
Fred Gipson. 4.10. 99,876 ratings2,838 reviews. At first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller. The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene.
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“Well, when you're fourteen years old, you can't afford to mix in a rock fight with your five-year-old brother. You can't do it, even when you're in the right. You just can't explain a thing like that to your folks. All they'll do is point out how much bigger you are, how unfair it is to your little brother.” ― Fred Gipson, Old Yeller
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Dec 23, 2003 · Old Yeller (HarperClassics) Paperback – December 23, 2003. A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children’s books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. When his father sets out on a cattle drive toward ...
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Aug 18, 2009 · Fred Gipson. Harper Collins, Aug 18, 2009 - Juvenile Fiction - 208 pages. A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children’s books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend. When his father sets out on a cattle ...
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The book, originally titled Big Yeller Dog, took three months to complete and was received enthusiastically by both his agent and publisher. Disney bought movie rights before the book had even hit the bookstores, and on-paper profits were over $100,000. Gipson was 48 years old.
