54 pages 1 hour read

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

The Yearling

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1938

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Reviews & Readership

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Reviews for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' The Yearling reflect both admiration and critique. Praised for its vivid depiction of rural life and emotional depth, the novel captures readers' hearts. However, some find its pacing slow and certain themes outdated. Overall, its storytelling and character development receive commendation despite these minor drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Yearling?

A reader who would enjoy The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings likely cherishes coming-of-age tales set in nature-rich environments. Similar to fans of Wilson Rawls’ Where the Red Fern Grows and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series, they appreciate emotional depth, family dynamics, and life’s hardships interwoven with the beauty of the natural world.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

750L

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Classic Fiction
Topics
Animals
Agriculture
Grief / Death
Themes
Natural World: Animals
Relationships: Fathers
Relationships: Daughters & Sons