My Side of the Mountain
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Jean Craighead George
"Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest."—The New York Times Book Review Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever. “An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.” —The Horn Book
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Author
Jean Craighead George
Pages
192
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2001-05-21
ISBN
0593115007 9780593115008
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"One of my favorite books growing up. "
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Nicole B
"I enjoyed this straightforward, fantastical tale of running away and survival. The incorporation of wildlife, as well as as skills and notes was charming. As a naturalist, i thoroughly enjoyed this book, and was surprised I hadn't read it in my youth. I did have to take it at face value, since its problematic if judged by today's standards"