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Hatchet
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Like 'My Side of the Mountain,' this book features a young protagonist surviving alone in the wilderness.
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My Side of the Mountain
by Jean Craighead George (1959)
★4.02(122 ratings)
A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains, including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
by Scott O'Dell (1960)
★3.60(219)
Similar to 'My Side of the Mountain,' this is a compelling survival story about a young person alone in nature.
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The Sign of the Beaver
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Like 'My Side of the Mountain,' this book details a young person's resourceful survival in the wilderness and their interactions with nature.
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Julie of the Wolves
by Jean Craighead George (1972)
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Echoing 'My Side of the Mountain,' this story centers on a young protagonist surviving in the wild with the help of animals.
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Where the Red Fern Grows
by Wilson Rawls (1961)
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Fans of 'My Side of the Mountain' will appreciate this tale of a boy's deep connection with his dogs in the wilderness.
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