George, Jean Craighead. My Side of the Mountain. NY: Penguin Books, 1991. 177 pages. (Survival Fiction)
Meet Sam Gribley, an ordinary boy who hates living in New York City with his family. He decides to run away to the Catskill Mountains with very little money and limited resources. On his journey, Sam will meet “Bando,” an English teacher who got lost in the Catskills and was lucky enough to find Sam’s campsite. He will also train a falcon named Frightful and will have lots of fun along his way while fishing, hunting, and playing. But, what happens when rescue comes? Will he stay with all he has known for almost a year now, or will he go back with civilization and live with his family? Find out in My Side of the Mountain. I think this is a very fascinating book that tells you can do anything you dream about. I highly recommend that everybody try this book. It teaches a great lesson and shows you that everything is possible if you put your mind to it.
Reviewed by: BaseballPlyr
