Rating: 4 out of 5
My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George. (Penguin USA, 1959)
Review by Erin Gurry
Jean Craighead George creates an entertaining, yet
informative story that taps into every young
child's dream of running away. My Side of the
Mountain tells the tale of a young boy determined
to make it on his own in the wilderness, despite
the lack of encouragement from his father. It's a
classic getting back to basics story, which follows
Sam Gribley as he acquires the knowledge of
survival.

Settling on a piece of his grandfather's land in
the Catskill Mountains, Sam teaches himself how to
live a relatively simple life without the amenities
of home. A terrible blizzard requires Sam to
perfect his daily routines as the snow cuts off his
food supply and threatens to force him back home.
Outfitted with just his wits, Gribley learns to
hunt, cook nutritious meals, and prepare for the
impending seasonal changes with little help from
the outside world. Filled with willow whistles,
falcons and tree houses, Sam's high spirit and
fortitude continue to entertain readers at any age
and will for generations.


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