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My Side of the Mountain Blog Anything interesting... So you have been spending the last two weeks doing research for our wikipage. Have you found any really cool or interesting information? What about something that surprised you? Tell us about an interesting fact you have discovered through your research. ope said... Peregrine falcons are also called duck hawks because they sometimes prey on ducks. Also some peregrine falcons can move up to 200 mpg. Their eggs are redish brown with darker brown spots. Jake said... Jean Craighead George was awarded Woman of the year in 1968 for her alma mater at Pennsylvania state. Arjun said... Romans named the Catskills 150 years ago. It is also a natural area in New York.It's Northwest of the Hudson River. Hanna said... Sam made his home in a Hemlock tree. Hemlock trees range to 80 feet and higher.They are related to Pine and Evergreen trees. Hannah said... There are over 166 species of trees in the Catskill Mountains. In the Catskill Mountains there are 9 different types of Oak trees.

Shreya said... I have learned that Sam has learned many dangerous skills to survive, like he knows how to hunt, cook his food, and make a fire. abiram said... In peregrine falcon, peregrine means "wanderer".It got it's name because the first people who saw it saw it wandering. nikolas said... Hemlock trees grow near water. they can get up to 80 feet high. Sam makes his home in one in My Side of the Mountain. Hemlocks are huge trees and are a good sorce of wood in the wild. there are many kinds of hemlock trees such as the Canadian hemlock and the Eastern hemlock. they grow in full sun or full shade.They live in sandy soil and have a medium growing speed.

Eeshani said... Peregrine falcons have a wingspan of 3.5 feet. The females are a little bit bigger than the males. They can be found on six continents. They usually catch their prey in mid air. Caleb said... The Catskill Mountains chain is 70 miles long 50 miles wide kyle said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam thinks Bando is an outlaw. He thinks this because he hears sirens and read that usually crooks go up in the forest.Bando is really a teacher Olivia said... I have learned the there are lots of animals in the Catskills. Like deer, pumas, snakes, fish, and lots more.

Favorite Part of the Book...
Well, we've learned a lot about Sam Gribley and his adventures in the Catskill Mountains. What is your favorite part of the book so far? Give your answer in about three or four sentences. Ben said... My favorite part of the book was when Sam met the Baron weasel because I thought it was very funny. Ben said... My favorite part of the book was when Sam caught the deer. I liked that part because Sam finally got something to eat and make a door out of. I bet Sam ws very happy to catch that deer! Shreya said... My favorite part of the book was when the baron weasel scolded Sam. Susannah said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam was sitting in the field with Frightful and is looking at how pretty she is. I thought Sam was really happy then. Sarah said... My favorite part of the book so far is the part when Sam climes the mountain. I think that Sam had a lot of courage. In fact I know he had a lot of courage, because he used a lot of it! Alex said... My favorite part of the book " My Side of the Mountain" was when Sam climbs the cliff to catch a baby Peregrine Falcon from its nest. I liked this part of the book because he had to use a lot of bravery to climb the cliff because the cliff was very, very high. He also is hit with the mom Peregrine Falcon while he is trying to snatch the baby Peregrine Falcon from its nest.Later the mom stops attacking him and he takes the baby Peregrine Falcon to his tree house.

Maddie said... My favorite part of the book,"My Side of the Mountain", was when the (unfortunate) hikers sat on the Baron Weasel's boulder. Baron Weasel wasn't very happy about that! I also like the part when Sam found out about the peregrine falcon.He was hit by the mother falcon because Sam climbed the mountain where the peregrine falcon had made her nest. jessica said... I think the best part of the book is when Frightful catches her first prey. I think that is an exciting part because it tells about when she catches the prey.I think that Sam was very happy for her. J.P. said... My favorite part of the book is when he found Frightful. I thought it was really brave of Sam when he climbs the cliff to get Frightful. Carol said... My favorite part of the story is when Sam caught the peregrine falcon. I like that part because he craved for a falcon so much that he has to climb that cliff,and he succeeded in catching the falcon. This kind of action reminds me if I set up a goal and never give up, I will succeed as well as Sam. Dwayne said... My favorite part is when Sam caught Frightful and how scary it was for him. The mother falcon tried to attack him. It was also fuuny when she forgot about the stolen bird. Lille said... My favorite part of the book is when the hikers are out and one of them sat on the baron weasel's rock. I even laughed when i read that part! i thought that part was funny because the man just sat down on the rock and out came the baron weasel. Just totally freaking out. I bet in weasel language he was saying Get off of my rock! That is MY rock right there that you just sat on! Ha! Ha! Ha! Cameron said... I like it when Sam meets Bando. At first he thinks that Bando is an outlaw. Sam must have been kinda creeped out or something. Julia said... My favorite scene in the book was when Sam caught Frightful. I also like when Frightful catches her own prey. Those parts are very happy. Anna said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam makes his home in the tree.When he made the tree his home, I thought it would be cool to go inside his tree!It sounds so big and cozy! Arjun said... My favorite part of the book was when Sam caught Frightful. It was cool how the mother bird attacked Sam. I doubt that I could climb that mountain. Allie said... My favorite part of the book is when the Baron weasel attacks Harold when he and his wife sit on his boulder. I think it's funny when he starts nipping him. Allie Larissa said... I think that the best part in the book so far is when Sam got Frightful. I liked it because he was brave and bold.I don't think any one else his age could do that. It is also like saying " never give up and be brave". angelique said... My favorite part of the book was when sam found the tree and made a home.I thouhgt it was very cool that he could do all of those things with just an ax and his hands.I know if I live out in the woods I probrably wouldn't be able to do that. jack said... My favorite part the book was when Sam was going to up the cliff to catch "Frightful". I like this part because it is very suspenseful to see if Samm would make it down the cliff alive. Harrison said... My favorite part was when the hikers sat on the Baron weasel's boulder. It was amusing because the Baron got mad and chased them away. They screamed a lot. Olivia said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam catches Frightful on the cliff.That looks scary! I would never do that!! Jack said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam meets Bill and Bill teaches Sam how to use flint and steel, and how to make a fire. I like this part because it helps Sam to live out in the wild. Hanna said... My favorite part of the book is when the hikers sit on the Baron Weasel's boulder. The hikers screamed and Sam laughed. That part was very funny. Addison said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam catches Frightful. I like this part because I could not do that and I thought it was interesting to read about a boy who took that risk. Jonathan said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam pulled frightful out of the nest.I liked it because Sam went through a lot of trouble to get her. abiram said... My favorite part of the book was when the baron weasel started scolding sam. Olivia said... My other favorite part of the book is when the hikers sit on The Baron Weasel's boulder. It is funny because the Baron Weasel doesn't seem to like the company. He got mad! Christopher said... My favorite part of the book is when the Baron weasel came in.It's so hilarious how he jumps out and "lectures" Sam.I think the Baron is gonna be a big,big,BIG favorite.Keep it coming buddy! Sydney said... My favorite part of the book is when Sam meets the Baron for the first time. I thought that was really funny .It was funny when he scoleded him. Duncan said... My favorite part is when Sam meets the Baron weasel. I liked it when he lectured Sam. It was funny. Paul said... My favorite part of the book was when Frightful caught her first prey. I knew it took a long time for that to happen. Even if Frightful did go wild of eating real meat, shouldn't Sam just give her a little? And what will Sam do when he doesn't need Frightful after his year in the woods. Eeshani said... My favorite part was when Baron weasel scolded Sam because I thought it was very funny. Sarah Kate said... My favorite part of the book was when Sam met the Baron weasel I liked that part because it was funny. I also liked the part when the hikers met the Baron weasel. Ramzi said... My favorite part of the book was when Sam took Frightful.I thought Sam was brave to get hands on Frightful.I would of tried to get a falcon to hunt for me.I would also like to train a falcon.
 * Maddie**
 * Eeshani**