Author
Jean Craighead George
2 books here
My side of the mountain
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 760L · 1982
A foundational wilderness-survival novel that teaches resourcefulness through authentic struggle, not sentimentality—Sam's triumph is earned through failure, observation, and persistence.
Julie of the Wolves
Middle grade · ages 10–14 · 760L · 1972
A Newbery-winning masterpiece that hasn't aged a day—Julie's survival story is genuinely gripping, and the quiet exploration of cultural identity and belonging lands without preaching.