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How is Savage Sam linked to Old Yeller?
Savage Sam is the former Old Yeller’s son and is the puppy that Travis’ family took in after Old Yeller’s death. Sam is shown to be just as protective and loyal as his father, saving the lives of the Coates family on multiple occasions. -
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What happens to Travis and Lisbeth?
Travis and Lisbeth are capture by a group of Apache Indians. They are badly mistreated and beaten, with Lisbeth almost being molested. However, Sam manages to use his keen sense of smell to help track and save them. -
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What are the historical links in this children’s book?
The story involves the historical events of the Wild West, notably the friction between native Americans and Western Americans. There is a war between the two and the book highlights the violence and aggression between the groups when the Coates family rally the support of the community to save the children from the Apache Indians.
Savage Sam Essay Questions
by Fred Gipson
Essay Questions
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