My Side of the Mountain
A Newbery Honor adventure about a boy who runs away to live alone in the Catskill Mountains — perfect for the Hudson River leg.
A wonderful read for elementary-aged readers during boatschool. Sam Gribley is unhappy living in New York City, so he runs away alone to the Catskill Mountains to survive with only a penknife, cord, forty dollars, and flint and steel. During his year in the wilderness, Sam learns about courage, danger, and independence. A perfect companion as you cruise the Hudson River near the Catskills.
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