A Dog So Small vs Old Yeller: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Chiens, Dogs, Children's fiction, Fiction
A Dog So Small
Ben longed for a dog. His grandfather had promised him a dog for his birthday, but the promise was kept in an unusual way.
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Old Yeller
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…
The verdict
- Readers rate Old Yeller highest: Old Yeller 4.4 · A Dog So Small 3.8.
- Old Yeller has the widest readership — 874 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| A Dog So Small | Old Yeller | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (560) | — |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1) | 3.7 (94) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | — | 4.5 (874) |
Reception
| A Dog So Small | Old Yeller | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 560 | 874 |
| Editions | 23 | 48 |
| Citations | 7 | — |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Wikipedia attention | — | 18968 |
| Pages | 142 | 117 |