The Yearling

About “The Yearling”

Jody adopts an orphaned fawn he names Flag after its mother is killed. He grows close to the animal, treating it as a member of his family and his closest friend. Life in the Florida wilderness is difficult, and Jody's family struggles with survival, facing dangers like wolves, bears, and alligators. They also face challenges with farming. Eventually, Jody must let go of Flag, parting with his beloved friend. The story is part of a collection of beloved children's books and is the 1938 novel The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.