Jean Craighead George
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