This series follows the courageous journey of a young boy who chooses to leave city life behind for the wilderness of the Catskill Mountains. He establishes a home in a massive hollow tree, learning to live off the land with wild creatures as his companions. The narratives explore themes of freedom, independence, and adventure as the protagonist faces challenges like blizzards, isolation, and fear. It's a captivating tale of self-reliance, personal growth, and a profound connection with the natural world.
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
Newbery Award Honor book, ALA Notable book, Hans Christian Award book.
Sam is joined in the Catskill Mountains by his younger sister, Alice, who is quietly living in a tree house of her own. Their peaceful life is shattered when a conservation officer confiscates Sam's falcon, Frightful, and Alice suddenly vanishes. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
In 1959, Jean Craighead George's My Side of the Mountain, a coming-of-age tale about a boy and his falcon, won a Newbery Honor and has captivated readers for decades. The subsequent books, On the Far Side of the Mountain and Frightful's Mountain, are now collected in a deluxe volume for both longtime fans and newcomers.