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My Side of the Mountain (Mountain, #1)

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by Jean Craighead George

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what age group would you recommend for this book? Is it kiddish?
Sandi It's a wholesome story that will appeal those who have imagined living ang surviving in the wilderness. It would suit most readers 7 and up. …moreIt's a wholesome story that will appeal those who have imagined living ang surviving in the wilderness. It would suit most readers 7 and up. (less)
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Is it just me, or is anyone else wondering how he got to the mountains?
Jane Mclean He explains it in "I Get Started in this Venture." He took the train from New York City, where he lived, headed north to the Catskill Mountains in Ups…moreHe explains it in "I Get Started in this Venture." He took the train from New York City, where he lived, headed north to the Catskill Mountains in Upstate NY, hitchhiked and walked until he came to the old family property.(less)
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is there a sequel?
Aruba Lawai Yes. It's called On the Far Side of the Mountain.…moreYes. It's called On the Far Side of the Mountain.(less)
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Dyck House There is a tiny mention of her at the end of the book... but not much else.
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what city does it take place in?
Dyck House It's in the Catskill mountains. by a town named Delhi.…moreIt's in the Catskill mountains. by a town named Delhi.(less)
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