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Title: The Yearling by N.C. Wyeth, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings ISBN: 0020449313 Publisher: Simon Pulse Pub. Date: 30 March, 1988 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.86
Rating: 5
Summary: Life in central Florida.
Comment: This classic novel was written by an author who wrote it at her home a few miles south of Gainesville (in Cross Creek, Florida) and it won the 1939 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. It is about life in rural central Florida in the second half of the 19th century, being centered around a boy (Jody Baxter), his family, and his pet fawn (Flag). Throughout the novel, the reader sees a boy growing up and having to face some tough decisions. We also learn much about the natural history, environment, folk remedies and beliefs, and culture of rural Florida. We also learn how precarious one's existence is out in the wild. Jody's father, Penny Baxter, has to kill a doe in order to use a folk remedy for a snake bite, not knowing that there is a little fawn nearby. Jody keeps the fawn to raise and to have as a friend. But, as the fawn grows older, problems arise. The author based her main characters loosely (very loosely) on a rural family she knew living in central Florida. Contrary to most reports, this family did not live in Cross Creek. They had a small place deep in the woods in the center of what is now the Ocala National Forest. I decided to see if I could find that site in the late 1980s. It turned out not be difficult at all. Armed with a map of the National Forest, I went on a hike (on some beautiful trails) and found the place. Nothing remains of the house. However, the family burial plot is still there, as are the graves of most of the members of the family. Unfortunately, it is sad to report that a number of the headstones have been stolen. Some of the stones referred to Civil War veterans. As you probably know, such stones draw very good prices on the "black market." The Forest Service had signs posted to warn people against stealing items but, being deep in the woods, they were taken anyway. I'm certain that the people who took the stones have no idea of their literary significance. Perhaps one day the Forest Service or some historical organization will replace the stones, but with all the cutbacks in funding, it'll probably be a long time before that happens.
Rating: 5
Summary: The Yearling has strong characters that evoke deep emotions.
Comment: Although I read "The Yearling" nearly thirty years ago, it still remains my all-time book. First, Ms. Rawling's characters are strong; i.e., even in their individual frailty, they each stand apart from one another. Second, the characters contrast one another. Jody has love and compassion; his mother has become withdrawn and cold. Fodder Wing is weak in physical strength and poor in health, but has a God-given gift through his ability to communicate with wildlife. His older brothers, on the otherhand, are the epitome' of brawn, strength, and good health; but how they love their frail, little brother! The fawn, Flag, was so memorable that I named my present Labrador Retriever after him. But although Flag's ending was tragic to say the least, it was necessary in the completion of Jody's character. I cannot say that "The Yearling" is a book for everyone, but it is truly a literary classic; at least in my opinion. If I could ever emulate an author, it would be Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, because a book that transmits to the reader a strong depth of characters, as well as evoking deep emotions, is always one that keeps my attention.
Myra L. Marcu
Rating: 4
Summary: The Yearling
Comment: 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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Title: CROSS CREEK by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings ISBN: 0684818795 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: March, 1996 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Cross Creek Cookery by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings ISBN: 0684818787 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: March, 1996 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls ISBN: 0553274295 Publisher: Random House Children's Books Pub. Date: 12 March, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
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Title: Old Yeller by Fred Gipson ISBN: 0064403823 Publisher: HarperTrophy Pub. Date: November, 1990 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title:The Yearling ASIN: B000069I1J Publisher: Warner Home Video Pub. Date: 06 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $13.48 |
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