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My Side of the Mountain
My Side of the Mountain
Author: Jean Craighead George
ISBN-13: 9780525443957
ISBN-10: 0525443959
Publication Date: 7/1/1988
Pages: 177
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Dutton Books
Book Type: Paperback
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An extraordinary classic ---- about Sam Gribley who runs away from NYC to the Catskills and must rely on his ingenuity to survive. This is the story of what Sam learns about himself and the wilderness in order to survive! Recommended!
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I enjoyed this book when I was in grade school. Its a good read for the 4th to 6th grade level if I remember correctly.
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sam gribley is tired of living in a crowded new york city apartment, so he runs away to the catskill mountains wilderness to forge a life of his own. with only a penkinife, a ball of cord, an ax, $40, and some flint and steel, he must rely on his inegenuity and on the resources of the land to survive.
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This is such a great story. We loved reading this book out loud as a family. Wholesome, enjoyable, and just a good read.
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Sam's fascinating account of his life in the wild and what he learns about the wilderness - and himself - in the process.
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A wonderful story about a young boy named Sam who runs away from home - to live in the forest. He becomes entirely self-sufficient, living on mussels, acorns, berries, frogs' legs, hickory nuts, wild onions (ramps), fish, venison, etc. and even learns how to make salt and flour from the same. He builds himself an ingenious shelter, a fireplace, clay "jars," utensils, musical instruments, fishing gear, and even sews new clothing when his old clothes start falling apart. He tames a falcon, and this falcon becomes his closest and necessary companion. All in all, this is truly a remarkable and eye-opening tale of survival, courage, determination, gladness, appreciation and renewed love for all of God's creation, big and small.

A Newbery Honor Book