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Jean Craighead George

Jean Craighead George (1919–2012) was the author of more than 100 beloved books for young people, including the Newbery Medal–winning Julie of the Wolves and the Newbery Honor–winning My Side of the Mountain. She was a lifetime naturalist and was beloved by generations of nature-loving children. Two of her children, Craig and Twig, helped complete her last novel.
The Buffalo Are Back
The Eagles are Back
My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics)
Frightful's Mountain
On the Far Side of the Mountain
My Side of the Mountain Trilogy

Books

The Buffalo Are Back
The Eagles are Back
My Side of the Mountain (Puffin Modern Classics)
Frightful's Mountain
On the Far Side of the Mountain
My Side of the Mountain Trilogy

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Every May we celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we think your students will love. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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