Way Back in the Ozarks by Howard Jean Hefley

Way back in the Ozark Mountains lies Newton County, AR, where you'll still hear stories of a boy who roamed the hills and hollers 50 years ago. A boy they called "Ozark Monk."
The world he grew up in is fading away. Gone is the one-room school. Gone is the daddy who was a champion coon hunter. Gone is the mama who loved him.

Feel the splash of cold creek water and catch the scent of virgin forests as you meander through this timeless tale of a boy and his animals. Journey along with Monk and his critters; their antics and mishaps will keep you laughing and sometimes crying 'til you turn the last page.

This is the first book by Howard Jean Hefley, alias "Ozark Monk." Regarded as the "Huck Finn of the Ozarks", Howard teams up with brother James Carl, in this hilarious heartwarming story of a boy, his dog, and his 'coon.