Super Short Summary

Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard follows Danny Pickett, who lives with his father, Ross, in the Wintapi wilderness. Danny, longing for a friend, is thrilled when their boss, Mr. Haggin, hires him as the caretaker for his show dog, Red, who moves in with Danny. Together, Danny and Red navigate various challenges, deepening their bond and teaching Danny about responsibility, compassion, and respect for nature. Depictions of hunting, wilderness survival, and complex portrayals of human and animal interactions appear in the book.