Mountains Are Free is a children's historical novel by Julia Davis Adams set in Switzerland in the 14th century. It retells the legend of William Tell and the Swiss struggle against the Habsburgs from the viewpoint of an orphan boy. The novel, illustrated by Theodore Nadajen, was first published in 1930 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1931. References 1930 American novels Children's historical novels American children's novels Newbery Honor-winning works Novels set in Switzerland Novels about orphans Novels set in the 14th century 1930 children's books Cultural depictions of William Tell