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My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics)

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ISBN13: 9780142401118
ISBN10: 0142401110
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Staff Pick

Wanted: Young people of all ages with a keen sense of adventure. Must love the outdoors, be fearless and strong, and willing to learn new skills. The ability to work hard and relax well afterwards is required. Looking for someone with imagination, ingenuity, and natural intelligence. Must appreciate campfire cooking, getting dirty, sleeping in trees, time spent alone, and wild beauty. If you want to live in the woods, keep a hawk as a companion, and be in charge of your own life, read this book!
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Terribly unhappy in his family's crowded New York City apartment, Sam Gribley runs away to the solitude-and danger-of the mountains, where he finds a side of himself he never knew.

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N, September 15, 2011 (view all comments by N)
This is a great book for boys. Though I loved it when I was a girl too. Here is a boy that runs away to the woods and is able to make a home for himself. A smart kid that doesn't need to be rescued at the end! Great fun!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780142401118
Author:
George, Jean Craighead
Publisher:
Puffin Books
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Social Situations - Runaways
Subject:
Family - Daily Life
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Literature
Subject:
Social Issues - Runaways
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Childrens classics
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
Paperback / softback
Series:
Puffin Modern Classics
Publication Date:
20040431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
7.08x4.98x.53 in. .34 lbs.
Age Level:
10-UP
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Wanted: Young people of all ages with a keen sense of adventure. Must love the outdoors, be fearless and strong, and willing to learn new skills. The ability to work hard and relax well afterwards is required. Looking for someone with imagination, ingenuity, and natural intelligence. Must appreciate campfire cooking, getting dirty, sleeping in trees, time spent alone, and wild beauty. If you want to live in the woods, keep a hawk as a companion, and be in charge of your own life, read this book!

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