The Yearling
Overview & Summary
In the remote Florida backwoods after the Civil War, young Jody Baxter adopts an orphaned fawn as a pet, finding in it a joyful escape from the hardship of frontier farm life -- until the grown deer's destruction of the family's crops forces Jody to confront a devastating choice between his own happiness and his family's survival. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a classic, deeply moving coming-of-age story about the loss of childhood innocence.
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Who This Book Is For
Recommended for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) working on English Literature. Fits students building reading confidence, vocabulary, and strong comprehension.
Why CE Recommends This Book
A foundational Classic text. Reading canonical literature builds deep comprehension, exposes students to mature writing styles, and prepares them to write thoughtful essays and participate in classroom discussions.
