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Hound-dog Man — Content Guide for Parents

By Fred GipsonU of Nebraska Press1980-01-01ISBN 9780803270053247 pages
Hound-dog Man

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Twelve-year-old Cotton Kinney has everything a boy could want?except a dog. For Christmas, Cotton bought his dad a studded dog collar and his mom an enameled cake-mixing pan just the right size for feeding a dog. It didn't do any good. When Christmas comes, Cotton still doesn't get his dog. But Blackie Scantling, best coon hunter in the country, and his two coonhounds, Rock and Drum, come by for dinner one night. Blackie takes Cotton and his best friend Spud, and Spud's little feist-dog Snuffy, on a series of adventures that include a show-down with a bull, a wrestling match with a turkey gobbler, and the search for a dog Cotton can call his own.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Hound-dog Man appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes scenes of adventure that may involve confrontations, such as a showdown with a bull and a wrestling match with a turkey gobbler. These scenarios suggest a level of physical conflict, though they are likely presented in a humorous or exaggerated manner typical of children's literature. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. The adventures described are likely light-hearted and suitable for children, with no indications of scary themes.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have violence?

    The book includes scenes of adventure that may involve confrontations, such as a showdown with a bull and a wrestling match with a turkey gobbler. These scenarios suggest a level of physical conflict, though they are likely presented in a humorous or exaggerated manner typical of children's literature.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have scary content?

    The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. The adventures described are likely light-hearted and suitable for children, with no indications of scary themes.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference other works and adaptations but do not indicate any religious themes or practices in 'Hound-Dog Man'.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have racial/cultural content?

    There are no explicit themes of race or racism in the book. The search results do not suggest that race is a central theme or plot point in 'Hound-Dog Man'.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have profanity?

    No profanity is reported in the book. The search results do not indicate any use of strong language or inappropriate terms in 'Hound-Dog Man'.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any discussion of climate or environmental topics in 'Hound-Dog Man'.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is indicated in the book. The search results do not mention any sexual themes or inappropriate content related to 'Hound-Dog Man'.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features male characters and traditional adventure themes, there is no indication of a specific focus on gender roles in the narrative.

  • Does Hound-dog Man have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Hound-Dog Man' by Fred Gipson. The search results do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ themes in this specific book.