Author

Publication

1996 - Scholastic Inc., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

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Word Count

33250 words, Guess

Page Count

133 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.P2843 Br 1996

Description

In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. Finally, as millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if Brian hadn't been rescued? What if he had been left to face his deadliest enemy--winter?Gary Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate test and the ultimate adventure.From the Paperback edition.

First Sentence

Fall came on with a softness, so that Brian didn't realize what was in store-a hard-spined north woods winter-until it was nearly too late.

Description

Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author's book Hatchet, this story portrays what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet.

Subjects

Topics

WinterFictionSurvivalSelf-relianceWinter, fictionSurvival skillsJuvenile fiction

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