The Yearling

By: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

Young Jody lives with his ma and pa on a farm in backwoods Florida. Life is hard there: cutting wood, planting fields, hauling water from a distant sinkhole. It is dangerous: wolves and bears roam the night. It’s also lonely for a young boy. One spring day, Jody’s pa kills a deer for meat. When Jody sees her spotted fawn in the brush, he convinces his father they should bring the fawn home. Thus begins a year when deer and boy are never far from each other. But the day will come when Jody must make a terrible choice between his beloved pet and his family’s survival.

The Yearling, published 50 years ago, is an enduring classic which won the Pulitzer Prize. As it follows Jody from childhood to the first steps of adulthood, it has touched the hearts of readers of all ages. Now, with Tom Stechschulte’s warm narration, this moving story will delight an even wider audience.

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Gorgeous

Wonderful book, good story, some predictable elements, but the "twist" was unexpected. I expected a whole different reason for the "big decision." This was better. Warm, authentic and suitable for all ages, cultures and interests. Narrator very good. Recommended -- in fact, should be required reading for students of the human community. Tolerance, humor, survival, family, fathers and sons.... just great.

Wonderful story about growing up

A great novel. I really enjoyed the narration and the the over all story. I’d listen to this again for sure.

5 star

So so good, great book, makes your feelings run, I could not stop reading this. Highly recommend.

excellent story for young adults

I really enjoyed this story. it took a while to get through the southern poor folk vocabulary. the audio version was very well read and helped.

Beautifully written

Great story from another time. Love how the author can paint a picture with words. Highly recommended to all ages.