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Life in the wilderness has just become a lot thornier for young Sam Gribley. For the last two years he's been living in a hollowed-out tree in the Catskill Mountains, hunting and gathering his food supply and befriending the critters in his "neighborhood." Sam's peaceful existence is abruptly shattered when an environmental conservation officer confiscates his peregrine falcon, Frightful. To make matters worse, Sam's sister Alice, who has been living with him for the past year, has disappeared. This double blow quickly puts Sam on the trail to the far side of his mountain, pursuing a multifaceted mystery that, ultimately, will force him to make the biggest decision of his life.
Thirty years after the publication of her Newbery Honor Book, My Side of the Mountain, Jean Craighead George rewarded her many fans with an exciting sequel. This remarkable author of over 80 books and recipient of more than 20 literary awards (including the Newbery Medal for Julie of the Wolves) is a passionate advocate for the environment. Her knack for naturalist writing that crackles with life will have readers of all ages chomping at the bit for the third novel in her trilogy, Frightful's Mountain. (Ages 9 to 12) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Fans of My Side of the Mountain will be delighted to find that Sam Gribley still lives in a hollow tree with Frightful, his faithful falcon. Sam has neighbors now: his sister Alice lives in a nearby treehouse and his old friend Bando has bought a nearby cabin. Sam's summer plans are disrupted when a conservation officer accuses him of harboring an endangered species and confiscates Frightful. Sam is so devastated by the loss of his companion that several days pass before he realizes that Alice has left home. Setting out to track his sister down, Sam crosses paths with a band of falcon smugglers and is given the chance to take back Frightful for his own. Faced with a difficult decision, Sam chooses wisely and the story ends on a satisfying note, full of hope for the future. Since nature has become chic in the years since Sam's first adventures were published, sophisticated readers will enjoy the author's wry references to the new fashion for Adirondack furniture and her description of an eatery that specializes in gourmet wild foods. Filled with accurate details (it is possible to trace Sam's journey on a map), likeable characters and plenty of backwoods lore, this sequel is worthy of its predecessor. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A Nature Book For Kids And Adults Plus A Good Story,
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This review is from: On the Far Side of the Mountain (Paperback)
On the Far Side of the Mountain by: Jean Craighead GeorgeIt was a GREAT book. It was very interesting and has a lot of information in it and would be a great nature guide and a good book all in one. It was sad in the beginning, exciting in the middle, and a good/happy ending. 20 stars...out of 10...
4.0 out of 5 stars
Okay but not great,
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This review is from: On The Far Side Of The Mountain (Paperback)
I didn't like this book as much as "My Side of the Mountain". I was reading it aloud to my 10 year old son. We were just about to give up on this one, when it got interesting. It did not compare to the first book in the series because of the lack of innovative ways Sam found to live. If you read this book, stick with it until the end. It is worth the time.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great book The Far Side Of The Mountain.,
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This review is from: On The Far Side Of The Mountain (Paperback)
This book was a great novel. It is an exciting novel about Sam Gribbley and his younger sister Alice. This book kept me reading . The story will suprise you because it is a lot different from it's former book.
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