Jean Craighead George

Jean Craighead George (1919-2012) was the author of more than one hundred beloved books for young people, including two more books about Sam and Frightful: On the Far Side of the Mountain, and Frightful's Mountain. Ms. George received a Newbery Honor for My Side of the Mountain, the Newbery Medal for Julie of the Wolves, and three additional awards recognizing the body of her work, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award. She was a lifetime naturalist and a household name.

Her website can be found at www.jeancraigheadgeorge.com.