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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"My Side of the Mountain is one of the most vividly drawn out books I've ever read. I've now read this book 3 times and it never gets old. It's very peaceful and a great bedtime read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants an escape to the wilderness for a little while."

Dana B.

"One of my favorite books growing up. "

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Nicole B

"As a Catskills native and someone who always dreams of living off the land away from society, this book was a dream."

Donald Jackson

"Such a lovely book of a boy that runs away to the woods and survives on his own. I enjoyed reading it one my own and then I read it to my kids."

Angela VC

"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"