Jean Craighead George
On the Far Side of the Mountain
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Environment & Ecology
- Expedition / Survival
- Story / Adventure
On the Far Side of the Mountain turns Sam's search for his missing sister Alice and confiscated falcon Frightful into a trek across the Catskills. Following trails, reading mountain conditions, and confronting the legal boundary between a beloved falcon and protected wildlife make natural knowledge part of the quest.
The science inside
- Conservation
- Scientific Discovery & Careers
- Ecosystems
- Animals & Zoology
Your child will meet:
- Tracks, plant communities, terrain, and other field signs can provide evidence about where a traveler or animal went.
- A wild raptor's needs and legal protection can conflict with a person's desire to keep it as a companion.
- Mountain survival depends on matching food, shelter, route, and timing to local conditions.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
Two years ago, Sam ran away from New York City to live in the Catskill Mountains. Now his younger 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. "Surpasses the original in style and substance . . . This story [is] a jewel." --Booklist "George has outdone herself here." --Kirkus Reviews
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