This analysis was generated by AI from publicly available reader reviews, literary criticism, and book discussions. It has not been verified by a BookLens community reviewer and may contain errors. Be the first to verify →
Content snapshot
Flag an inaccuracy →What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.
Violence
Barely any
Survival hunting and fishing; natural predation; entirely benign
Language
Barely any
Clean language appropriate for all ages
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
No psychological intensity; a joyful survival adventure for all ages
What this book is about
Sam Gribley, a city boy, runs away from his crowded New York apartment and lives for a year in the Catskill Mountains—carving a home in a hollow tree, training a peregrine falcon, and learning to live off the land. Jean Craighead George's beloved survival classic is both an adventure and a detailed naturalist's guide.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Reader Verification
Be the first to verify
this rating
Have you read My side of the mountain? Submit a community rating to confirm or correct the AI estimate. Your review helps other readers make an informed choice.
Rate this book →Free · ~5 minutes · No account required
Similar reads
More Adventure books from the catalog.
Think this AI estimate is off?
Flag an inaccuracy →Where to Buy
Affiliate links — BookLens earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.