My Side of the Mountain Literature Unit

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My Side of the Mountain

Author’s Purpose

Directions: Read the Author’s Preface. Answer the following questions based on
what the author tells us about why she wrote this novel. Remember to use
complete sentences!

1. Who wrote “My Side of the Mountain?”

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2. Why did she write this novel?
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3. Why were the publishers afraid to publish this book?
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4. What made them change their minds?
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