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A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD • The defining childhood classic about a boy finding his own way in the wilderness—a nostalgic book for readers young and old who have ever wanted to run away from home. “Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest.”— The New York Times Book Review “An extraordinary book… It will be read year after year.”— The Horn Book Twelve-year-old Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in his family’s crowded New York City apartment. One day—armed with just a penknife, a ball of red cord, forty dollars, some flint and steel, and the clothes on his back—he decides to run away to his grandfather’s abandoned farm in the Catskill Mountains, to live in the woods all by himself. There, Sam must rely on his own ingenuity and the resources of the great outdoors to survive, as he discovers a side of himself he never knew existed. Teeming with hope, adventure, and a deep search for identity, My Side of the Mountain is a timeless classic for readers of all ages who have ever wondered what it would be like to live off the land. American Library Association Notable Book • Hans Christian Andersen Award Honor Book • Lewis Carroll Shelf Award Review: Great book quality - My favorite book as a kid and now my children’s favorite too. Books came in near perfect condition and delivered on time. Thank you!! Review: Great book - It’s a book, not much I can say about it. It came packaged nicely with no rips or tears or water damage. Bought for our son!
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,045 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Sports Fiction #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Runaways (Books) #3 in Science & Technology for Teens (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 7,424 Reviews |
L**I
Great book quality
My favorite book as a kid and now my children’s favorite too. Books came in near perfect condition and delivered on time. Thank you!!
A**R
Great book
It’s a book, not much I can say about it. It came packaged nicely with no rips or tears or water damage. Bought for our son!
D**R
A fantastic story of growing up
I remember first reading this book in grade school. It is still a wonderful tale reading it again several decades later.
Z**L
A simple, fun book
I was a voracious reader when I was younger but I've gradually fallen out of the habit, and I'm trying to rekindle my love of books. After reading the fantastic Jupiter's Travels by Ted Simon, I wanted a short, simple palate cleanser before I dove into another long book. I bought this book because many people mentioned that they had loved it when they were younger. It's a young adult book so it is a very fast, simple read. The plot is a little idealized, and it shows its age a bit, but overall it's a fun book to read, even for adults. Most importantly, it addresses the yearning for adventure that a lot of us still have. I grew up camping and being in the outdoors, but a lot of the younger generation hasn't been as fortunate. This book will give some of them an idea why going out into the woods and forsaking modern conveniences can be fun. Or, it may just be an interesting story to read. Either way, this book is a winner.
T**N
Old but good
A very basic book that I’ve read countless times. I can’t remember when I first read it but I was young. It’s suitable for any age range, especially those who long to be outside with nature.
A**N
great book
love this book! been my favorite since 3rd grade!
K**B
My Side Of The Mountain Is Awesome!
I loved how everything seemed so wild, like I was eating acorn pancakes and training a falcon. I would love to build a house in a tree, or make a suit entirely out of deerskin. Sam Gribley dealt with living up on the Catskills like it was a normal day in the city. Reading this book made me crave fish, turtle meat, and nuts. I will definitely try to read the second book.
M**K
This book could be a reverse Turing test for our video addicted youth.
Unfortunately today’s youth will probably find this story of adventure , resourcefulness and courage in the real world incomprehensible. Most youth would rather be in a video simulation (And who’s to say we aren’t already in a simulation) than involved in their ecosystem.
T**T
different style of life
Interesting story of growing up in a small town.
C**N
Très bon livre
D’habitude je n’aime pas lire, mais j’ai beaucoup apprécié ce livre. Il n’y a pas beaucoup d’action mais c’est très captivant.
A**A
Fun and Engaging
If you ever want to know how to survive in a forest..Read it! It is fun and light read..
L**A
Ótimo
Livro lindíssimo. Entrega rápida.
S**E
Highly Recommended
This is a beautiful, classic part of my childhood that I'm so happy to read again. After traveling the world and having had a suit wearing career, I find myself now in green, having never lost my love for the deep woods and new adventures. This book played a role in tickling out that youthful proclivity that has decided, after having traveled so many other roads, this direction in my life. It's easy to read, often idealistic and even naive, perfect for children and enjoyable for adults. If you or your kid has ever had a love for nature, self subsistence and escapism, this is for you.
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