On the Far Side of the Mountain (Book #2 of 3) [B1183]

2001 PB in excellent condition. In this 1990 sequel to George's 1959 Newberry Honor Book 'My Side of the Mountain', Sam's younger sister Alice has now also run away from New York City to join him in the Catskill Mountains. where he has been living for the past two years - and she 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, and 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.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I enjoyed revisiting and learning about nature with Sam Gribley!"; "This captivating sequel to My Side of the Mountain follows Sam as he continues foraging and living in the wilderness-this time with his sister, Alice. Together, they enjoy tracking games, and as Sam follows Alice through the woods, readers discover new plants, their uses, and fascinating details about falcons. The story also delves into the darker reality of the illegal bird-of-prey trade. A compelling read-aloud for children ages 8 and up!"; "Overall a well-crafted story that surprised my son and me both by the end. We just couldn't believe how committed Sam is to living off the grid. Even when he's in the different towns looking for Alice, he wants to eat roots and leaves. Unique character for sure. Good read-aloud."; "I enjoyed this continuation to Sam's story. It was filled with beautiful illustrations, had a compelling plot and was full of adventure."