Mountain Born
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| Author | Elizabeth Yates |
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| Illustrator | Nora Spicer Unwin |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature / Adventure |
| Publisher | Coward |
| Publication date | 1943 |
| Publication place | United States |
Mountain Born is a 1943 children's historical novel written by Elizabeth Yates and illustrated by Nora Spicer Unwin. Set in the sparsely populated Rocky Mountains during the 19th century, it describes the life of a shepherding family. The novel was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1944.[1]
Film adaptation
[edit]In 1972, a movie based on the book and shot in Telluride, Colorado, was broadcast on The Wonderful World of Disney.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Association for Library Service to Children - Newbery Medal Winners & Honor Books, 1922 – Present" (PDF). ALA.org. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ↑ ""The Magical World of Disney: Mountain Born"". IMDb. 1972. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
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