Sam in "My Side of the Mountain" feels grateful to Bill for all the knowledge and skills he taught him about wilderness survival. Sam cherishes their friendship and values Bill's guidance and support. Bill is like a mentor to Sam, and their bond is an important part of Sam's journey in the wilderness.
Sam's food in My Side of the Mountain were oysters,dandelions,meat,wild onions, and fish
Thoreau
In the book "My Side of the Mountain," Sam's bird's name is Frightful. She is a peregrine falcon that Sam trains to hunt for food.
he finds her in the city and brings her to the mountain
He brought $40,a knife,& ice
he ate deer and wild plants
In "On the Far Side of the Mountain," George is inspired to write by his friend and mentor, Sam Gribley, who encourages him to document his experiences living in the wilderness. Sam's own book, "My Side of the Mountain," also serves as a source of inspiration for George as he embarks on his own adventures.
In "My Side of the Mountain," Sam trained Frightful not to eat her prey by introducing her to non-living bait, such as turtle eggs, to break her hunting habit. Sam also established a bond with Frightful through trust and understanding, providing her with food and companionship so she wouldn't feel the need to hunt for herself.
Bando calls Sam Thoreau in My Side of the Mountain, because Sam has taken to the wilderness in the same way that Henry David Thoreau did in Walden. Sam wants to escape the crowded and bustling conditions of New York City.
In the novel "My Side of the Mountain," Sam Gribley calls his teacher "Bando" as a nickname because the teacher's real name is Mr. Jacobi, and Sam thought "Bando" suited him better. It's a fun way for Sam to refer to his teacher and shows his playful and creative nature.
He uses the sun
The first book is My Side of the Mountain, followed by On the Far Side of the Mountain, Frightful's Mountain, Frightful's Daughter, and Frightful's Daughter Meets the Baron Weasel.