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Jean Craighead George. 4.09. 78,026 ratings4,518 reviews. Every kid thinks about running away at one point or another; few get farther than the end of the block. Young Sam Gribley gets to the end of the block and keeps going--all the way to the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York.
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Book-based movie has quiet charm, some intense scenes. Read Common Sense Media's My Side of the Mountain (1969) review, age rating, and parents guide.
- James B. Clark
- Grace Montgomery
- Ted Eccles, Theodore Bikel, Tudi Wiggins
Book Review. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine. Plot Summary. Twelve-year-old Sam Gribley decides to run away from home in May 1959.
Oct 31, 2022 · Review. My Side of the Mountain was one of my favorite books as a child. The author’s description of the mountain setting painted a picture of the glories of nature that thrilled my heart and made the story all the more real. While Sam’s character is far more mature than any twelve year old, his tenacity and can do spirit inspired me.
Jan 1, 2001 · 4,393 ratings384 reviews. In 1959, Jean Craighead George published My Side of the Mountain . This coming-of-age story about a boy and his falcon went on to win a Newbery Honor, and for the past forty years has enthralled and entertained generations of would-be Sam Gribleys.
Nov 30, 2012 · Naturalist and author Jean Craigshead George wrote My Side of the Mountain –the story of a boy from New York City who runs away to live on his own in the Catskill Mountains–in 1959. Since then, it has won the Newbery Medal and been consistently ranked high in recommended reading lists for children.
