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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1990 · Est. 5.5 hour read
On the Far Side of the Mountain
Written by Jean Craighead George
Book #2 in the My Side of the Mountain series
Sam's search for his missing sister and falcon leads him into perilous wilderness.
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192 pages· 38,021 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Sam fled New York for the solitude of the Catskills, joined by his sister Alice. Their tranquil life is disrupted when a conservation officer seizes Sam's falcon, Frightful, and Alice disappears. Determined to find them both, Sam embarks on a treacherous journey across the mountains. Will he uncover the truth behind Alice's disappearance, or will the wilderness claim him? The stakes are high as Sam navigates danger and mystery in his quest for family and freedom.
From the publisher
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
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- Words
- 38,021
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.5
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 630
Publication
- Published
- May 21, 2001
- First published
- April 30, 1990
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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