The Yearling
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1938 · Est. 12 hour read

The Yearling

Written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

A boy's journey through the wilds of Florida tests his courage and beliefs.

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473 pages· 128,886 words· Est. 12 hour read· 750L
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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of Florida's wilderness, young Jody Baxter faces the trials of boyhood amidst the untamed beauty of the backwoods. As he navigates the challenges of family life and the thrill of the hunt, Jody's bond with a fawn becomes a poignant test of love and survival. Will the harsh realities of nature and life force him to grow up too soon? Discover a timeless tale of courage and the enduring spirit of a family living far from modern life's comforts.

From the publisher

In this classic story of the Baxter family of inland Florida and their wild, hard, satisfying life, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings has written one of the great novels of our times. A rich and varied story - tender in its understanding of boyhood, crowded with the excitement of the backwoods hunt, with vivid descriptions of the primitive, beautiful hammock country, with humor and earthy philosophy - “The Yearling” is a novel for readers of all tastes and ages. Its glowing picture of life that is far and refreshingly removed from modern patterns of living becomes universal in its revelation of simple courageous people and the abiding beliefs they live by. Winner of Pulitzer Prize in 1938, “The Yearling” was made available the following year in a special edition illustrated by the distinguished American artist, N.C. Wyeth. The original paintings have been re-photographed and new plates made for this handsome volume.

At a glance
Format
Pages
473
Words
128,886
Reading age
11–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
750L
For the grown-ups

The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Serious Subject Matter

Some characters are described as sleeping naked and waking up in the night to play music

Alcohol

Some characters drink whiskey

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~R
AR points
19
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
725
Publication
Published
April 2, 2002
First published
January 1, 1938
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780743225250

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