My Side of the Mountain

In "My Side of the Mountain," Sam names his animal friends to create a sense of companionship and familiarity. This practice helps him cope with the isolation of living alone in the wilderness,...

Sam names his bird "Frightful" due to the terrifying experiences he faces while acquiring her. In My Side of the Mountain, Sam must climb a cliff and endure an attack from the falcon's mother to...

In "My Side of the Mountain," Sam trains Frightful, his falcon, through several steps. Initially, he familiarizes her with human interaction by talking to and touching her, making her easier to...

When Sam noticed his trained falcon, Frightful, was sick, he discovered that the lack of proper ventilation in his tree-room was the cause. The fireplace he built consumed all the oxygen, leaving...

In My Side of the Mountain, Sam names his falcon Frightful and his rabbit The Baron Weasel.