"The Yearling" by Patricia Reilly Giff tells the poignant story of a young boy named Jody Baxter, who lives in the rural Florida wilderness during the late 1800s. After the death of his beloved pet, a fawn he names Flag becomes a source of joy and companionship for him. As Jody navigates the challenges of growing up, including family hardships and the realities of nature, his bond with Flag deepens. However, as the seasons change, difficult decisions must be made regarding survival and responsibility. The novel beautifully captures themes of love, loss, and the transition from childhood to adulthood. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Aladdin Classics .

There are 528 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Aladdin Paperbacks .

Patricia Reilly Giff is the author of many books for children. She lives in Weston, Connecticut. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (1896-1953) is the celebrated American author of The Yearling, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1939.