My Side of the Mountain

love this book! been my favorite since 3rd grade!

I remember first reading this book in grade school. It is still a wonderful tale reading it again several decades later.

My 13 year old son is very picky about what he reads, but absolutely loved this book!

I was a voracious reader when I was younger but I've gradually fallen out of the habit, and I'm trying to rekindle my love of books. After reading the fantastic Jupiter's Travels by Ted Simon, I wanted a short, simple palate cleanser before I dove into another long book. I bought this book because many people mentioned that they had loved it when they were younger. It's a young adult book so it is a very fast, simple read. The plot is a little idealized, and it shows its age a bit, but overall it's a fun book to read, even for adults. Most importantly, it addresses the yearning for adventure that a lot of us still have. I grew up camping and being in the outdoors, but a lot of the younger generation hasn't been as fortunate. This book will give some of them an idea why going out into the woods and forsaking modern conveniences can be fun. Or, it may just be an interesting story to read. Either way, this book is a winner.

This is a great book for children, teaching values such as self-reliance, independence, respect for nature, conservation, appreciation of what you have, and perspective. It’s child’s adventure-fiction about a young boy who lives in a hollow tree and learns about nature for a year. I read this book in grade school, when I was about 10. Looking back, the book was strongly influential in my life. This is probably good for ages 9-14. I have given this book as a gift to children many times.

I have read this story to my kids twice now and the story continues to interest them and open their eyes to a new world. We even bought the other two books as well.

I loved the honesty of the writing. Sam was definitely the kind of character I root for. I’m eager to read what happens next.

A classic. And one of my favorites. Read it as a Read Aloud when teaching grade school. Bought this copy for my fifth grade grandson.

Interesting story of growing up in a small town.

D’habitude je n’aime pas lire, mais j’ai beaucoup apprécié ce livre. Il n’y a pas beaucoup d’action mais c’est très captivant.

If you ever want to know how to survive in a forest..Read it! It is fun and light read..

Livro lindíssimo. Entrega rápida.

This is a beautiful, classic part of my childhood that I'm so happy to read again. After traveling the world and having had a suit wearing career, I find myself now in green, having never lost my love for the deep woods and new adventures. This book played a role in tickling out that youthful proclivity that has decided, after having traveled so many other roads, this direction in my life. It's easy to read, often idealistic and even naive, perfect for children and enjoyable for adults. If you or your kid has ever had a love for nature, self subsistence and escapism, this is for you.