Dutton Childrens Books, 1990. 170pp. Hardback with DJ, VG, stated First Edition, First Printing, "Sam Gribley is still on his mountain, but when his sister disappears and his beloved trained falcon is taken away, his contented life is destroyed. Tracking his sister across the rocky terrain, Sam is led to tragedy, discovery, and finally, reconciliation", . First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Jean Craighead George .

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Two years ago, Sam ran away from New York City to live in the Catskill Mountains. Now his younger sister Alice has joined him and is quietly living in a tree house of her own nearby. Their peaceful life is shattered when a conservation officer confiscates Sam’s falcon, Frightful, and Alice suddenly vanishes. Sam leaves his home to search for Alice, hoping to find Frightful, too. But the trail to the far side of the mountain may lead Sam into great danger. “Surpasses the original in style and substance . . . This story [is] a jewel.” —Booklist “George has outdone herself here.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Bookseller: Karen Wickliff - Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: w131015858
Title: ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
Author: George, Jean Craighead
Illustrator: Jean Craighead George
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: First Printing
ISBN 10: 0525445633
ISBN 13: 9780525445630
Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1990
Keywords: Juvenile Young Adult Fiction Literature Wilderness Survival Siblings Brothers Sisters
Bookseller catalogs: Literature; Juvenile; Young Adult;

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