Animals of northern Florida -- Jody's first water wheel -- Old Slewfoot wakes up -- Business with the Forresters -- Jody shoots his first buck -- The fight with the Forresters -- A rattlesnake attack -- A special day -- Jody's fawn -- A hunt with Buck -- Jody loses a friend -- Trouble at Baxter's Island -- Christmas surprises -- A mother's love -- Gone for ever.
Summary
Jody Baxter is twelve years old. He is lonely and wants a pet. Then he finds a young deer called Flag. They grow up together. They learn about love and hate, and life and death. From p. 4 of cover.
