A timeless classic, My Side of the Mountain tells the story of Sam Gribley, who lives in New York City with his large family. Restless and interested in living on the land, he leaves home and heads to land in the Catskill Mountains that used to be his great-grandfather's farm, but has revered to woodlands. He is determined to live off the land and with the help of the town librarian, he gathers the information he needs to create a home out of tree, figure out what wild foods are edible, learn to hunt and trap, and capture and raise a baby falcon to help him hunt. Along the way he has to avoid a Forest Ranger that is hunting him, deal with reporters who are investigating stories of a "wild boy" living in the wilderness, and prepare for the long, cold winter. Details about what he cooks and eats, how he tans deer hide to make clothes and blankets, and the many other survival tips are fascinating. The audiobook version is well narrated by Jeff Woodman. He seemlessly slips from one character to the next. A Newbery Honor Book. My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. Recorded Books, LLC., 1994. Original copyright 1959.
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