My Side of the Mountain
Overview & Summary
Frustrated with cramped city life, young Sam Gribley runs away to his family's abandoned land in the Catskill Mountains and spends a year living entirely off the land -- carving out a home inside a hollowed-out tree, training a falcon to hunt for him, and teaching himself wilderness survival skills largely through trial and error. Jean Craighead George's Newbery Honor novel is a classic of self-sufficient wilderness adventure fiction.
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Who This Book Is For
Designed for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) preparing for curricula at schools like The Carey School. It fits right into English Literature studies.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Categorized as a Fun Read — perfect for leisure reading outside of class. It gives students a relaxed way to build reading stamina, enjoy great storytelling, and practice a wider imagination without academic pressure.
