“My Side of the Mountain” is a young adult novel by Jean Craighead George. The book tells the story of Sam Gribley, who runs away from home to live in the wilderness. Alone in the forest, Sam must learn how to survive using his own skills and resources.
For who is this book for ?
The book is for children who are interested in nature and survival skills.
Pros :
- The book is exciting and well-written.
- It teaches young people how to survive in the wilderness.
- The story is inspiring and empowering.
Cons :
- It might be a bit too intense or scary for young children.
- The audiobook is quite long, at over 10 hours.
- Some readers may find the main character to be a bit whiny.”
Learn more about the author
Jean Craighead George is the author of more than one hundred books for children and young adults, including “My Side of the Mountain,” a Newbery Honor Book. She has also received the John Burroughs Award, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, and Japan’s prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Reader Reviews
“My Side of the Mountain is a great book. I loved it so much that I read it twice.”
“My Side of the Mountain”
“My Side of the Mountain is a book that changed my life. It made me want to go live in the woods, and it’s one of those few books that I could read over and over again without getting tired of it. Jean Craighead George has a beautiful way with words.”
“My Side of the Mountain”