Book Review

On The Far Side of The Mountain

On The Far Side of The Mountain is a sequel to My Side of

The Mountain by author Jean Craighead George. It has been
two years since thirteen-year-old Sam Gribley ran away from
New York City to live in the Catskill Mountains of Delhi, New
York. Now, his younger nature-loving 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.
I would rate this book 5 star. The reason being is that the
book is a sequel revolving around Sam dealing with difficult
problems such as the loss of his great animal companion,
Frightful, and searching for his missing sister Alice. The story
shows how strong the bond between a boy and his pet can be
and how much they need each other. This relationship is what I
love about the book. Furthermore, the story shows how Sam
underestimates Alice because she is so annoying and
troublesome. Actually, as the story evolves, the reader sees just
how brave and smart Alice truly is.
 On The Far Side of The Mountain also shows how Sam is a
good role model for young boys. Sam, through his ordeal,
teaches the reader how to survive and thrive in the wild alone.
Sam builds his own place to live, creates his own mechanisms,
catches his own food and makes his own clothes. Sam displays
impressive resourcefulness and self-confidence.
Parents would love this read for there children because On
The Far Side of The Mountain is an unusual but inspiring story
of wilderness survival. Sam’s disregard for materials and the
way he appreciates the hard work of existing in the wild are
what makes this book amazing and eye-catching.