This is such a great story. We loved reading this book out loud as a family. Wholesome, enjoyable, and just a good read.
sam gribley is tired of living in a crowded new york city apartment, so he runs away to the catskill mountains wilderness to forge a life of his own. with only a penkinife, a ball of cord, an ax, $40, and some flint and steel, he must rely on his inegenuity and on the resources of the land to survive.
I enjoyed this book when I was in grade school. Its a good read for the 4th to 6th grade level if I remember correctly.
Binding is Reinforced Hardcover
Sam's fascinating account of his life in the wild and what he learns about the wilderness - and himself - in the process.
A wonderful story about a young boy named Sam who runs away from home - to live in the forest. He becomes entirely self-sufficient, living on mussels, acorns, berries, frogs' legs, hickory nuts, wild onions (ramps), fish, venison, etc. and even learns how to make salt and flour from the same. He builds himself an ingenious shelter, a fireplace, clay "jars," utensils, musical instruments, fishing gear, and even sews new clothing when his old clothes start falling apart. He tames a falcon, and this falcon becomes his closest and necessary companion. All in all, this is truly a remarkable and eye-opening tale of survival, courage, determination, gladness, appreciation and renewed love for all of God's creation, big and small.
A Newbery Honor Book
A Newbery Honor Book
