Newbery Award winning author, Jean Craighead George passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012. She wrote over 100 books, both fiction and nonfiction and will be remembered for her love of the natural world. My favorite book is My Side of the Mountain, the story of young Sam Gribley who leaves his crowded home in NYC for a mountain in Vermont. Sam carves out a home in an old tree and finds food with the help of a falcon he names Frightful. Written as a diary, we share Sam's exciting year surviving on his own. Visit George's author site for more information about her life and her books.
Stop in the Library and check out her books. They are perfect for a family read aloud.
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