On the Far Side of the Mountain -- Jean Craighead George, Paperback

Two years ago, Sam ran away from New York City to live in the Catskill Mountains. Now his younger sister Alice has joined him and is quietly living in a tree house of her own nearby. Their peaceful life is shattered when a conservation officer confiscates Sam's falcon, Frightful, and Alice suddenly vanishes. Sam leaves his home to search for Alice, hoping to find Frightful, too. But the trail to the far side of the mountain may lead Sam into great danger.

"Surpasses the original in style and substance . . . This story is] a jewel."
--Booklist

"George has outdone herself here."
--Kirkus Reviews

Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 05/21/2001
Pages: 170
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780141312415
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 630 / On the Far Side of the Mountain

Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Ingram Children's Advance 05/01/2001 pg. 70

About the Author
Jean Craighead George was the preeminent nature writer for children. She is the author of My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves, and her work spanned 50 years. She died in May 2012 at age 93.