That is the greatest gift my books have given me; what it means and has done for the kids.

I am actually looking most forward to seeing the country again. It's a wonderful town and the wilderness around there is beautiful. The falls there were an inspiration in my book My Side of the Mountain

Chicken is Good! It tastes like chicken.

I must say this now about that first fire. It was magic. Out of dead tinder and grass and sticks came a live warm light. It cracked and snapped and smoked and filled the woods with brightness. It lighted the trees and made them warm and friendly. It stood tall and bright and held back the night.

I just love the world around me and wanted my audience to love and appreciate it too.

When fear seizes, change what you are doing. You are doing something wrong.

Most birds are geniuses. We had one that became a pet; he learned to talk, use tools and solve problems.