In the wild, untamed heart of 19th-century Florida, young Jody Baxter grows up in a world shaped by hardship, resilience, and the fragile beauty of nature.
Life in the Big Scrub is harsh—his family survives season to season, crop to crop. But when Jody rescues an orphaned fawn, his world fills with wonder, friendship, and a joy he’s never known.
As the bond between boy and deer deepens, so does the tension between wild innocence and the brutal necessities of survival. When the yearling threatens the family’s livelihood, Jody must confront a heartbreaking choice that will mark the end of childhood forever.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Yearling is a timeless coming-of-age classic filled with love, loss, and unforgettable grace.
