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Adventure· United States

My Side of the Mountain

by Jean Craighead George
Aggregate Editorial Score62/100
★Newbery Medal
Published 1960177 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George is a landmark work of adventure, first published in 1960. A teenage boy runs away from his crowded New York family to live alone in the Catskill Mountains for a year, learning to survive off the land and training a falcon. George's Newbery Honor book is a classic of wilderness survival fiction. Themes of nature, survival, independence run through the work. The book has received recognition from Newbery Medal 1960.

Awards & Recognition

Newbery Medal
winner · national
196048
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About the Author
Jean Craighead George
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Side of the Mountain about?

A teenage boy runs away from his crowded New York family to live alone in the Catskill Mountains for a year, learning to survive off the land and training a falcon. George's Newbery Honor book is a classic of wilderness survival fiction.

Who wrote My Side of the Mountain?

My Side of the Mountain was written by Jean Craighead George, from United States. First published in 1960.

What awards has My Side of the Mountain won?

My Side of the Mountain has received the following awards and honours: Newbery Medal 1960.

Is My Side of the Mountain worth reading?

My Side of the Mountain is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in nature, survival, independence.