Jean Craighead George
Jean Craighead George is the author of over eighty books for children and young adults. Her novel "Julie of the Wolves" won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and her novel "My Side of the Mountain" was a Newbery Honor Book in 1960. She has continued to write acclaimed picture books and novels that celebrate the natural world. She lives in Chappaqua, New York, and has had over 173 pets in the time she has lived there, among them geese and ducks.
Jean Craighead George is the author of over eighty books for children and young adults. Her novel "Julie of the Wolves" won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and her novel "My Side of the Mountain" was a Newbery Honor Book in 1960. She has continued to write acclaimed picture books and novels that celebrate the natural world. She lives in Chappaqua, New York, and has had over 173 pets in the time she has lived there, among them geese and ducks. See less
Jean Craighead George's Featured Books
Jean Craighead George book reviews
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My Side of the Mountain
good book,
by Sherry, May 31, 2012
Good book, but not as good as first two in the series! It was well written from the falcon's perspective. Read More
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Julie of the Wolves
A moving book - for 6th grade and up
This is an example of where age-appropriateness does not necessarily correspond to reading level. In 4th grade, I was able to read the words of this book, but essentially left part 2 out of my book ... Read More
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On the Far Side of the Mountain
Great story of a boy adapting to life in the wild.
by patguir, Jul 2, 2009
Second book of the trilogy of Sam and Frightful. Sam manages to continue living on his mountain now with his little sister Alice and other people who also live around his farm. Frightful gets ... Read More
