This Side of Wild

In "This Side of Wild," Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen shares captivating true stories about his adventures with animals, illustrating their compassion, intellect, and intuition. Drawing from his experiences as an adventurer who has participated in the Iditarod and survived the wilderness, Paulsen highlights the impactful relationships he has formed with animals like sled dogs, a protective poodle, and a guiding horse. Through these interactions, he conveys how animals have profoundly influenced his understanding of life and taught him valuable lessons about humanity.