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Jean Criaghead George (1919-2012) was an American writer. She wrote more than hundred books for young people. This extract is from My Side of the Mountain which is a story about a boy who survives in the Catskill Mountain and learns about courage amd independence. The Catskill Mountains is a large forested area 160 kilometres north of the New York city.
Where was the narrator living? Describe his home.
Why was the narrator unsure of the exact date?
How long had the narrator been living in the wild?
What activities kept the narrator busy?
Which two animals had the narrator given names to and what were the names?
How long was the narrator stuck inside because of the snowstorm?