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“Should appeal to all rugged individualists who dream of escape to the forest.”—The New York Times Book Review
Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all by himself. With only a penknife, a ball of cord, forty dollars, and some flint and steel, he intends to survive on his own. Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence during his year in the wilderness, a year that changes his life forever.
“An extraordinary book . . . It will be read year after year.”
—The Horn Book
ASIN : 0141312424
Publisher : Puffin Books; 1st edition (May 21, 2001)
Language : English
Paperback : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780141312422
ISBN-13 : 978-0141312422
Reading age : 8+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : 810L
Grade level : 3 – 7
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.9 x 5.02 x 0.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book an engaging adventure story that keeps them interested even as adults. They find it a creative and easy read for children and adults alike, appealing to anyone who feels primal. The book provides a good introduction to survival skills and insights on how to live free and off the land. Readers appreciate the straightforward, charming, and simple writing style. The fantasy of living in a tree and exploring the wilderness inspire them to read and explore the outdoors. Customers are fascinated by the boy’s resilience and find it holds up well over time.
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