On The Far Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

On The Far Side of the Mountain

Mountain #2

Jean Craighead George

176 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

Two years ago, Sam ran away from New York City to live in the Catskill Mountains. Now his younger sister Alice has joined him and is quietly living in a tree house of her own nearby. Their peaceful life is shattered when a conservation officer con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 588 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
inspiring 44%
emotional 38%
informative 38%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 27%
hopeful 22%
mysterious 16%
challenging 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 37% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.78

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