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The Yearling (Hardcover)

by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Author), N. C. Wyeth (Illustrator) "A COLUMN of smoke rose thin and straight from the cabin chimney ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Atheneum; Deluxe edition (October 1985)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0684185083
ISBN-13: 978-0684185088

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

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Fighting off a pack of starving wolves, wrestling alligators in the swamp, romping with bear cubs, drawing off the venom of a giant rattlesnake bite with the heart of a fresh-killed deer--it's all in a day's work for the Baxter family of the Florida scrublands. But young Jody Baxter is not content with these electrifying escapades, or even with the cozy comfort of home with Pa and Ma. He wants a pet, a friend with whom he can share his quiet cogitations and his corn pone. Jody gets his pet, a frisky fawn he calls Flag, but that's not all. With Flag comes a year of life lessons, frolicking times, and achingly hard decisions. This powerful book is as compelling now as when it was written over 60 years ago. Read simply as a naturalist study of the Florida interior, it fascinates and entices. Add the heart-stopping adventure and heart-wrenching human elements, and this is a classic well worth its Pulitzer Prize. Earthy dialect and homespun wisdom season the story, giving it a unique and unforgettable flavor, and N.C. Wyeth's warm, soft illustrations capture an era of rough subsistence and sweet survival. (Ages 12 and older) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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In hard times Jody Baxter's harsh world allows him one happiness, his fawn, Flag. Then brutal reality requires that he kill what he cherishes. Peter Strauss narrates the story, which consists of the conversations and thoughts of Jody and his father, Penny. Strauss's empathy with Penny brings his character to life; Penny's wise and determined character is clarified through Strauss's strong, steady reading. His clear, mellow voice aptly portrays the kindness inside the steel-hard toughness necessary for survival. In contrast, Strauss also captures Jody's youthful faltering and uncertainty. An excellent, thought-provoking reading of a classic. P.A.J. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This edition is particularly readable, Jan 16 2010

By	Thomas Lecoq - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Yearling (Hardcover)

The Yearling is great for young readers and old alike. The depth of meaning and understanding the values expressed alters as you age. The illustrations are mediocre in this edition, but the print size and layout makes it an easy read for young and old eyes. Delivery was immediate. --Grandpa TL, Calif.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book, Jan 1 2004

By	Pierce Morton (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Yearling (Hardcover)

Amazing book about the love between a boy and a deer in central Florida. The book shows how hard life was in the early 1900's and how people had to work so hard for their lives. It has a very sad ending, but a very realistic one. The Yearling is a classic that I will always remember. If you like this book, check out Where the Red Fern Grows, and The Call of the Wild.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Yearling, Oct 6 2003

By	Brittany (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Yearling (Paperback)

The Yearling, by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, is a touching book about a boy and his fawn. I liked this book because it was neat to see the relationship between the boy and Flag (his fawn). It showed how far Jody would go to keep his pet from out of trouble. Also, it seemed that the more problems Flag created, the stronger the bond came among them. Another reason why I liked this book is because it was fun to read about life during that time period. It was interesting to read of all they had to do, especially when it came to walking long distance. If they forgot to tell someone something, they'd have to walk all the way back just to say what they needed to say. Furthermore, when they lived by "neighbors", they still lived fairly far away from each other. Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to read a great book.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Good Book..............
This is a very good book................if you're looking for one about how American life was in the late 1800's. Otherwise it can be very dull and boring. Read more

Published on Aug 13 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars The Yearling
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Do you enjoy reading books that involve suspense, thrilling hunting chases, conflict, and love? Then The Yearling is the right book for you. Read more

Published on May 12 2003 by nick nendel

1.0 out of 5 stars The first book I have ever disliked
...I had never really encountered a "bad" book...until I read The Yearling. I found The Yearling to be extremely slow paced and it bored me to my wits end. Read more

Published on April 16 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful novel of lifetime lessons.
Jody and his pet deer, Flag, grow up together in the southern Florida scrub. Jody lives with his mother, Ora Baxter, and his father, Penny Baxter. Read more

Published on Mar 25 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars The Most Boring Book EVER! DO NOT READ IT!!!
I had to read this book in my class and I felt like I was being tortured. I usually enjoy reading, but my goodness this book was sooooooooooo boring!! Read more

Published on Mar 1 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars More to the story than just a deer
I grew up on books that told stories of rural children who found kinship with nature and the animals within it. Read more

Published on Jan 26 2003 by MZ

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring Alert- Use Extreme Caution
My English teacher made us read the Yearling. Our school didn't have enough teachers who wanted to read the books, so we got stuck with books from 1963. Read more

Published on Jan 24 2003 by Adam

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly written & just as brilliantly edited
Majorie Kinnan Rawlings had a great deal of talent, and did a *lot* of research for this book that takes place in 1871-1872. Read more