My Side of the Mountain

The story follows Sam Gribley, a 12-year-old boy who decides to leave his overcrowded New York City apartment to live on his great-grandfather's abandoned farm in the Catskill Mountains.

Sam learns wilderness survival skills, including how to build a shelter, start a fire, forage for food, and train a falcon named Frightful.

Throughout his journey, Sam faces various challenges and learns valuable lessons about independence, self-reliance, and the importance of human companionship.

The novel is praised for its detailed depiction of wilderness survival and its portrayal of Sam's maturation and development.