Synopses & Reviews
Millions of readers of
Hatchet,
The River,
Brian's Winter, and
Brian's Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization.
When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt.
Review
"Based on real incidents, this well-written sequel to Hatchet and its successors will be gobbled up by the author's legions of fans." Kirkus Reviews
Review
"[A] must-read for the hordes of existing Hatchet fans out there, and it may also serve to draw some new readers into the fold." School Library Journal
Review
"Less a novel than a very long short story, Paulsen's latest will satisfy his many fans." Booklist
Synopsis
Brian sets out on the hunt of a lifetime in this follow-up to the award-winning classic Hatchet from three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen Brian Robeson has stood up to the challenge of surviving the wilderness in
Hatchet, The River, Brian's Winter, and
Brian's Return. Now, while camping alone on a lake in the woods, he finds a wounded and whimpering dog. As Brian treats her wounds, he worries about who or what did this to her. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly, to check on his Cree friends. With his new companion at his side, he sets out on the hunt.
Gary Paulsen expertly delivers a riveting story that brilliantly combines two of his great themes: the human animal's place in nature, and the mysterious and wonderful bond between humans and dogs.
"The Brian books reveal nature and humankind's place in it with spare prose that seems ideally suited to the setting and plot." --VOYA
"Based on real incidents, this well-written sequel to Hatchet and its successors will be gobbled up by the author's legions of fans." --Kirkus Reviews
Read all the Hatchet Adventures
Brian's Winter
The River
Brian's Return
Brian's Hunt
Synopsis
Millions of readers of
Hatchet, The River, Brians Winter, and
Brians Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization.
When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt.
About the Author
Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people. He received the Western Writers of America Golden Spur Award.