On the Far Side of the Mountain
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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· 760L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780141312415
LCCN
89025988
OCLC
47358904

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