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On the Far Side of the Mountain

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1990

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Jean Craighead George

On the Far Side of the Mountain

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1990

Book Details

Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre

Action & Adventure

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Survival Fiction

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Realistic Fiction

Setting

Catskills, New York • Contemporary

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Publication Year

1990

Audience

Middle grade

Super Short Summary

In On the Far Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam Gribley’s peaceful life in the Catskill Mountains is disrupted when a conservation officer confiscates his peregrine falcon, Frightful, and his sister Alice mysteriously disappears. Sam and his friend Bando follow Alice's trail, discovering she left clues leading to nearby waterfalls, and they uncover a scheme to sell illegal falcons.

Adventurous

Inspirational

Contemplative

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

11,188 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

Not a fan

Review Roundup

Jean Craighead George's On the Far Side of the Mountain captivates with its engaging tale and vivid nature descriptions. Readers appreciate the strong sibling relationship and the book's educational value. Some find the plot predictable and slower-paced compared to its predecessor, yet the overall reception is positive due to its environmental themes and character development.

Who Should Read On the Far Side of the Mountain?

Readers who enjoy On the Far Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George are likely fans of nature-centric adventures, as seen in novels like My Side of the Mountain and Hatchet. They appreciate stories of survival, self-discovery, and the strong bond between humans and the wilderness. Suitable for middle-grade to young adult audiences.

4.4