In this book Billy and his dogs work together with determination to catch there coons. Billy was also very giving because whenever he got candy from his grandfather he would always give the most of it to his three little sisters instead of having it to himself. He also showed lots of care for his dogs. At the end of the book Old Dan showed lots of determination when he would not let go of the mountain lions neck. Little Ann never gave up on a trail, she always tried as hard as she could to get the coon.