Discover books similar to "My Side of the Mountain"

Gary Paulsen

Hatchet

A young boy named Brian survives a plane crash and learns to live in the wilderness of Canada with only a hatchet. Like 'My Side of the Mountain', this book also deals with the theme of survival and the wonders of nature.

Theodore Taylor

The Cay

After a ship is destroyed by a German U-boat during World War II, an young African-American boy named Phillip is stranded on a small island in the Caribbean with a old West Indian named Timothy. Phillip must learn to trust and rely on Timothy, just as Sam learns to rely on Frightful in 'My Side of the Mountain'.

Scott O'Dell

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl named Karana, who lived alone for years on the Island of the Blue Dolphins. This book, like 'My Side of the Mountain', deals with the theme of survival and the relationship between humans and nature.

Lois Lowry

The Giver

In a society where everything is perfect and everyone is the same, a young boy named Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, the person who holds all the memories of the past. This book, like 'My Side of the Mountain', deals with the theme of individuality and the importance of personal experiences.

Elizabeth George Speare

The Sign of the Beaver

After his father leaves to get the rest of their family, a young boy named Matt is left alone to guard their new home in the wilderness of Maine. When a Native American boy named Attean helps Matt, they form a bond and learn from each other, much like Sam and his falcon Frightful in 'My Side of the Mountain'.

Katherine Paterson

Bridge To Terabithia

Two young friends, Jess and Leslie, create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia, where they rule as king and queen. This book, like 'My Side of the Mountain', deals with the theme of friendship and the power of imagination.

Mildred D. Taylor

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Set in Mississippi during the Great Depression, this book tells the story of a young African-American girl named Cassie Logan and her family as they fight for their land and their dignity. Like 'My Side of the Mountain', this book deals with the theme of survival and the importance of family.

Eric P. Kelly

The Trumpeter of Krakow

A young boy named Joseph and his family must flee from Krakow with a precious and mysterious treasure, the Chalice of Jagiello. This book, like 'My Side of the Mountain', deals with the theme of adventure and the importance of protecting what is valuable.

George Selden

The Cricket in Times Square

When a country mouse named Tucker moves to Times Square, he befriends a streetwise city mouse named Harry and a musical cricket named Chester. Together, they learn to appreciate each other's differences and the beauty of their new home. Like 'My Side of the Mountain', this book deals with the theme of friendship and the wonders of nature.

Mary Norton

The Borrowers

The Borrowers are tiny people who live in the walls and floors of old houses, borrowing things from the 'human beans' who live above them. When a young Borrower named Arrietty goes on a borrowing adventure, she is discovered by a human boy and must navigate the dangers of the human world. Like 'My Side of the Mountain', this book deals with the theme of survival and the wonders of nature.

Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows

This classic tale follows the adventures of a group of animal friends, including Mole, Rat, Badger, and the mischievous Toad. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of life on the river and in the Wild Wood. Like 'My Side of the Mountain', this book deals with the theme of friendship and the beauty of nature.