Title: My Side of the Mountain
Author: Jean Craighead George
ISBN: 0525443959
Location: 1B
Keywords: survival, nature, wilderness, independence, adventure, self-reliance, solitude, coming-of-age, family, resilience, foraging, animal companionship, mountain life, resourcefulness, natural world, adaptation, freedom, environmental awareness, young adult fiction
Synopsis: My Side of the Mountain follows the journey of Sam Gribley, a young boy who leaves his crowded New York City home to live alone in the wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. Armed with determination, a few basic supplies, and his knowledge of survival skills, Sam builds a home inside a hollowed-out tree and learns to live off the land. He forages for food, trains a falcon he names Frightful to help him hunt, and discovers the beauty and challenges of a life close to nature.
Through his experiences, Sam discovers his own resilience and resourcefulness, growing both physically and mentally as he learns to navigate the demands of wilderness survival. He forms a unique bond with the animals around him, including Frightful, and finds peace in the solitude and self-reliance his new life requires.
My Side of the Mountain is a story of adventure, courage, and personal growth. Jean Craighead George captures the allure of nature and the universal desire for independence, offering readers a captivating tale of one boy’s quest for freedom and self-discovery in the heart of the wilderness.
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