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Jean Craighead George

Jean Craighead George

AmericanJuly 2, 1919 – May 15, 2012Children's Literature

Jean Craighead George was an American author and illustrator known for her nature-themed children's books. My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves earned her the Newbery Medal.

Works

  • Julie of the WolvesGirl stranded in Arctic raises wolf pack and learns their ways→
  • My Side of the MountainBoy survives alone in wilderness learning self-reliance and nature→
  • On the Far Side of the MountainSam returns to his mountain home and builds new independence→
  • The Cry of the CrowGirl confronts a wounded crow and learns about killing and mercy→
  • Water SkyYoung girl travels to Inuit village to study whaling culture→

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