My Side of the Mountain

A young boy named Sam Gribley decides to leave his crowded New York City home to live alone in the Catskill Mountains. Armed with only basic supplies and his wits, Sam builds a life in the wilderness, creating shelter in a hollowed tree and learning to hunt, fish, and forage for food. With the help of a trained falcon named Frightful, he survives the changing seasons while discovering independence, self-reliance, and a deep connection to nature. This classic coming-of-age adventure explores themes of freedom, belonging, and the transformative power of solitude in the wild.