One of my favorite books as a Fifth Grader was My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. Although it was published in 1959, it remains a timeless adventure. This book is also a Newbery Medal Honor book.
Sam lives in a crowded New York City apartment with his eight brothers and sisters. Sick of cramped living quarters, he decides to run away to his Grandfather's cabin in a remote forest area in the Catskill Mountains. He becomes very self sufficient, learning to find food and shelter and training a falcon to help him hunt. He realizes over many months, that although he loves living off the land, he also misses the companionship of his family and friends.
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