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Hatchet

by Gary Paulsen

Hatchet Cover

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

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Brian Robertson, sole passenger on a Cessna 406, is on his way to visit his father when the tiny bush plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness. With nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present, Brian finds himself completely alone.

Challenged by his fear and despair — and plagued with the weight of a dreadful secret he's been keeping since his parent's divorce — Brian must tame his inner demons in order to survive. It will take all his know-how and determination, and more courage than he knew he possessed.

Review:

"Prolific...powerful....Among the best of his books." Entertainment Weekly

Synopsis:

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.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781416936466
Author:
Paulsen, Gary
Publisher:
Simon Pulse
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Literature - Classics
Subject:
Family - Parents
Subject:
Divorce
Subject:
Survival
Subject:
Action & Adventure - Survival Stories
Subject:
Survival after airplane accidents, shipwrecks
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Mass market paperback
Publication Date:
January 2007
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
Young adult
Language:
English
Illustrations:
f/c cvr
Pages:
189
Dimensions:
7 x 4.1875 in
Age Level:
10-14

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