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Paulsens Newbery Honor Book tells the story of 13-year-old Brian Robeson, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. This 20th anniversary commemorative edition features a fresh new look and a new reading group guide, along with new content from the author. Illustrations.Book Synopsis
This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared--and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother's infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present. At first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills--how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire--and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.Review Quotes
Riveting.-- Booklist, starred review This is a spellbinding account...a winner.
-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 9-12 Years
Number of Pages: 186
Genre: Fiction + Literature Themes, Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Family / Marriage + Divorce, Action + Adventure / General
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback
Author: Gary Paulsen
Language: English
Street Date: December 26, 2006
TCIN: 13014214
UPC: 9781416936473
Item Number (DPCI): 059-13-0094
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.28 pounds
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srodgers0531 - 2 months ago
The book starts off with talking about the parent’s divorce just like every movie today. Then the pilot dies and the boy is alone. Alone in the woods with all the thoughts of his troubled home life. No thanks, save your child and have them read a book that will better them in life.
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Staciek - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
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Jen - 5 years ago
Great story of survival really good read
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4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bobbycarlose - 8 years ago
i loves this book soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much i have read this book more than how many letters are on here. have a great day and buy this book!
A must read for young adults!
5 out of 5 stars
Angela - 11 years ago
I was required to read this when I was in school, probably 4th or 5th grade. I ended up reading all of Gary Paulsens books, and now passed on The Hatchet to my son, who is in 5th grade. He enjoyed it as well. It is a coming of age tale and gives kids something to think about. While we all encourage that our children read and agree that even reading frivolous stories is acceptable. Once in a while, however, you have to throw in a book that makes them think and see the world a bit differently. This is one of those books.
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3 out of 5 stars
- 15 years ago
Hatchet is a pretty good book but if i was a teacher i whould not make my class read it. i whould really recomend harry potter,Narniaor even lionboy or inkheart