47 pages • 1 hour read
Jean Craighead GeorgeFrightful's Mountain
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1999A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Frightful’s Mountain by Jean Craighead George follows Frightful, a peregrine falcon raised by teenager Sam Gribley, as she struggles to survive in the wild and ends up finding a mate, Chup, while still yearning for her former home with Sam. Throughout her journey, Frightful learns to adapt to her natural instincts and cares for her offspring, all while encountering various challenges and reuniting briefly with Sam before eventually migrating south and returning to nest.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Frightful's Mountain by Jean Craighead George offers an insightful and engaging look at nature through the journey of a peregrine falcon. Positively noted for its rich detail and environmental themes, some readers found it occasionally slow-paced. Overall, it appeals to nature enthusiasts and young readers with its educational and heartfelt narrative.
Who Should Read Frightful's Mountain?
A reader who enjoys Frightful’s Mountain by Jean Craighead George is typically fond of nature, wildlife, and adventure narratives. Comparable to fans of Wilson Rawls’s Where the Red Fern Grows and Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet, they appreciate stories about the relationship between humans and animals, and the survival tales set in the wilderness.