Savage Sam (Perennial Library) [Paperback]

Fred Gipson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 1976 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Perennial Library

"Gipson again has given us a purely wonderful trunk of Americana, and one of those rare books to be enjoyed on many latitudes of brow elevation."--Chicago Sunday Tribune

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"Gipson again has given us a purely wonderful trunk of Americana, and one of those rare books to be enjoyed on many latitudes of brow elevation."--Chicago Sunday Tribune

About the Author

With Old Yeller,Fred Gipson secured his place as one of the finest novelists in America. The book was published to instant acclaim and has become one of the most beloved children's classics ever written. Since its publication in 1956, Old Yeller has won countless awards, including the 1957 Newbery Honor. Mr. Gipson's other works include both fiction and non-fiction. He grew up in the Texas hill country and died in 1973.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics; 1st Perennial Library Ed edition (July 28, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060803770
• ISBN-13: 978-0060803773
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 3.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #192,311 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick-paced fun., August 29, 2002

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Jason K. Terry (Cedar Park, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Savage Sam (Library Binding)

I might like this book better than Old Yeller. While not quite the emotional classic as its predecessor, Savage Sam is fast-paced, full of action, and brimming with effective period detail. I can't imagine any 10 year old and up boy not loving it. In the book, the children from Old Yeller are captured by Indians, and their father and the other menfolk set out on the trail with Old Yeller's son to retrieve them. I gave it four out of five stars because I reserve full rating for a handfull of absolute classics. This isn't far behind.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 11 year old Sadie's Review, February 11, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Savage Sam (Perennial Library) (Paperback)

Savage Sam is an exciting and adventurous book. It takes place in the foothills of Texas in the past. Travis, the oldest son of 2, is working out in the field when he hears the Indians coming. Rounding up all the horses, Travis, his brother, Little Arliss, and another girl, Lisbeth, the Indians try to fight off Savage Sam, viciously fighting for his master's life. Finally the Indians kick him off and ride off into the prairie with their loot. Over hill and dale, river and stream, the horses run at a death pace. Their riders are clinging to their bare backs, and Savage Sam is chasing after them, though far away. Travis tries to devise a plan to escape but is rounded up again. Will Travis, Little Arliss, and Lisbeth ever escape or be rescued? Still, Savage Sam is following tirelessly. He is getting closer now, though! The Indians are getting a little riled up, too. They keep going faster and faster! In addition, Sam is getting closer and closer! This is a wonderful cook but a little violent. I recommend this book to older elementary (5th grade) and young adults. It is an action-packed book full of love and tragedy. You'll find out when you read this amazing book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the BEST book,by far....that i have EVER read!, March 6, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Savage Sam (Perennial Library) (Paperback)

Anyone who reads this book will be telling his or her friends about it in no time.this book,it's incredible,its funny,and,im probably gonna read again and again and again ^^ i love this book SO much....now i want a dog just like Savage Sam!!I'm 12....and i usualy don't like the books i read >.< but this one...i couldnt put it down till i was done....if you HAVE read it...i know you love it.....and if you havent.....you will love the book as much as me....its a great book...and i suggest reading it ^^