Book 48: Zachary Ball: Bristle Face

I bought this novel in German as the English editions are rare and expensive. It was first published in 1962, 2 years before the Disney movie starring Phillip Alford (rating 7, pictured).

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Typical sad story about an orphan and his dog set in 1920s Mississippi. As I haven't seen the complete rare movie except for a small clip, I now have the complete plot. Though nothing special. I think no need for a summary which can be found elsewhere. There is also a sequel called Sputters. The book is compared to the classics like Old Yeller and Where the Red Fern Grows (also made into movies, see those entries here).

Unfortunately only one brief mentioning that the boy puts something in his overalls pocket, and some men in overalls.

The German edition have some illustrations by Werner Bürger (who even worked with Pierre Joubert). The rough b&w sketches seem to be made from coal showing him often in overalls, also the widow.

Please also note my previous entry.

I have to re-read the book and recently found the full movie. The cover illustration (German publisher Ravensburger) is completely different showing the boy in dark hair and the dog in orange.