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On the Far Side of the Mountain
Jean Craighead George
Puffin, 2001
A little more politics and a little less fun
"My Side of the Mountain" My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics)is a timeless classic that describes a young boy becoming one with nature. It is one of the rare stories that can appeal to both young and old. "On the Far Side of the Mountain" (OTFSOTM) is the ...
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The Julie Trilogy (Julie of the Wolves)
Jean Craighead George
HarperTrophy, 1999
Some of the greatest books.. ever!!!!!!!
I bought this pack of books, and I think these are some of the greatest books I've ever read. I've read too many... and none are the best, but these are some of my favorites! Julie Edwards/Miyax Kapugen is stuck on the tundra. She learns by watching a pack of wolves ...
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My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics)
Jean Craighead George
Puffin Books, 2004
Book that inspired my retirement dream
This is what I call a "must-read" for anyone. I first read it and read it many times over as a boy in a small town in Virginia. I must have checked it out 5 times at least. It is a story that has "inspired" my retirement dream of living on the side of a hill ...
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Julie of the Wolves (rack)
Jean Craighead George
HarperTeen, 2003
Classic
This is a haunting story that still symbolizes the greatness of Jean Craighead Goerge. It is more than a mere survival story, but the story of a girl who is torn between the modern world and her native Inuit ways. When a rape incident encourages her to flee to ...
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How to Talk to Your Cat
Jean Craighead George
HarperCollins, 2003
the Cat's Meow
Not only was this a fun and easy read authored by Jean Craighead George, but I loved Paul Meisel's gifted illustrations ... good for all ages and informative for the new cat owner - or do they own us??
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Frightful's Mountain
Jean Craighead George
Puffin, 2001
My Review
Frightful's Mountain by Jean Craighead George is a thriller that continues My Side of the Mountain and On the Far Side of the Mountain. This book is about Frightful, a domestic pergerine falcon in the wilderness. She learns to have young, eat right, and her instinct ...
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Look to the North: A Wolf Pup Diary
Jean Craighead George
HarperCollins, 1998
LOOK TO THE NORTH: A WOLF PUP DIARY Masks Fact As Fiction
"I love wolf pups" begins the introduction (written by the author) to LOOK TO THE NORTH. George's readers could easily have figured that after at least a page of this educational picture book. Telling the story of Boulder, Scree, and Talus, three fictional wolf pups, ...
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How to Talk to Your Dog
Jean Craighead George
HarperCollins, 2003
Great Book
Although this book is short it is great for younger children and is an over-all guide to "Dog talk". You should buy this book, I truly recommend it!
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The Call of the Wild
Jack London, Andrew Davidson, ...
Kingfisher, 2002
The Call Of The Wild
The Call of the Wild by Jack London; Masterworks: Chicago, 1995.
ISBN# 1-561563706
BY Mike Hendrix
Do you want to hear what Buck goes through? The Call of the Wild is a fiction book by Jack London. The theme in The Call of the Wild is "no one is ...
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My Side of the Mountain Trilogy (My Side of the Mountain / On the Far Side of the Mountain / Frightful's ...
Jean Craighead George
Dutton Juvenile, 2000
Great Wilderness Escape reads
I actually like the movie based on "My Side of the Mountain" better than the books.
There are some other fascinating stories about wilderness life: "The Island Keeper" by Harry Mazer (about a girl surviving on a small island in a huge lake), "Cold River" by William ...
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The Wolves Are Back
Jean Craighead George
Dutton Juvenile, 2008
Richie's Picks: THE WOLVES ARE BACK
"The pup watched his father eat. Then he, too, tore off a bite. Two ravens stuffed themselves. A golden eagle carried off food for her eaglets. A grizzly bear sat nearby waiting for the wolves to leave so she could eat in peace. Three magpies snatched quick bites. Mice ...
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Frightful's Daughter
Jean Craighead George
Dutton Juvenile, 2002
Nobility Soars!
Fewer things are as beautiful as a falcon in flight. The illustrations in this book are nothing short of spectacular and readers will love them along with the wonderful stories of Frightful, the falcon-gentle who was introduced in the "My Side of the Mountain" series. ...
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Julie's Wolf Pack (Julie of the Wolves)
Jean Craighead George
HarperCollins, 1999
Compelling
Though this was a third book in a series, it was a wonderful read as a stand- alone novel. It is about an older girl who had lived with a wolf pack for seven months when she was lost in the Alaskan tundra.
This is the story of Kapu, Julie's half brother in the pack ...
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There's an Owl in the Shower
Jean Craighead George
HarperCollins, 1997
One of the best books I've ever read!
This book is awesome!I read the first chapter in the book store and I just had to take it home with me!If I could I would rate it 10 stars.
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Julie
Jean Craighead George
HarperCollins, 1996
Amazing Sequel!
This book is very amazing, it is just as good as it's original, 'Julie of the wolves'. I really loved reading this book, and I'm sure you'll love it too, if you love animals. Don't waste your time on another 'tundra imitation' book, get Julie of the wolves, Julie, and ...
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