Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Books

Set against the backdrop of the Florida wetlands, the narrative follows Lant, a young man navigating the challenges of supporting himself and his mother through the illicit trade of moonshine. The novel vividly portrays the unique environment and struggles of rural life, highlighting themes of survival and resilience. Celebrated for its rich depiction of the region, it was recognized by the Book-of-the-Month Club and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

Young Calpurnia takes her dog, Buggy-horse, and follows her nose to a secret river in a Florida forest, where she catches enough fresh fish to feed her hungry neighbors, even after giving some to the forest creatures she meets on the way home.

Cross Creek is the warm and delightful memoir about the life of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings—author of The Yearling —in the Florida backcountry.Originally published in 1942, Cross Creek has become a classic in modern American literature. For the millions of readers raised on The Yearling, here is the story of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's experiences in the remote Florida hamlet of Cross Creek, where she lived for thirteen years. From the daily labors of managing a seventy-two-acre orange grove to bouts with runaway pigs and a succession of unruly farmhands, Rawlings describes her life at the Creek with humor and spirit. Her tireless determination to overcome the challenges of her adopted home in the Florida backcountry, her deep-rooted love of the earth, and her genius for character and description result in a most delightful and heartwarming memoir.

Suitable for developing literacy and/or English language skills.