#91 in Historical fiction
Old Yeller
- 176
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
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About the book
Old Yeller is a 1956 children's novel written by Fred Gipson and illustrated by Carl Burger. It received a Newbery Honor in 1957. In 1957, Walt Disney released a film adaptation starring Tommy Kirk, Fess Parker, Dorothy McGuire, Kevin Corcoran, Jeff York, Chuck Connors, and Beverly Washburn.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.4 across 118 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 39% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Historical fiction average of 7.9. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 6.8 | 19 | 16% |
| Hardcover | 7.5 | 99 | 84% |
Frequently asked
What is Old Yeller rated?
7.7 out of 10, from 118 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Old Yeller worth reading?
Readers give it 7.7/10 from 118 ratings, which puts it ahead of 23 % of the Historical fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Old Yeller?
About 3 hours at an average reading pace — 176 pages.
Where does Old Yeller rank?
#91 in Historical fiction on the current snapshot.
What age is Old Yeller for?
Old Yeller sits on the Children shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 5–10. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 176 pages — shorter than 92% of the ranked books in Historical fiction.
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