Author: Gary Paulsen
Title: Hatchet
Illustrator: Gary Paulsen
Genre: Children's Literature
Subgenre: Chapter Book
Theme: Dedication
Primary and Secondary characters: Brian
Awards, date of publication: 2007
Publishing company: Simon and Schuster
The story is about Brian, 13, and how he manages to survive 54 days in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. Brian was flying to visit his father when the pilot dies of a heart attack in mid-flight. Brian crash lands the plane into a small lake and swims out of the wreckage. He has his clothing, a tattered windbreaker and a hatchet. The novel takes us through Brian's days, how he learns patience through his experiences with failures and small successes: building a fire, fishing and hunting, making his shelter a safe one. He endures a porcupine attack, a tornado and being utterly alone for almost two months. This is a tale of adventure but, it is also a tale of character growth. You could use this book when teaching about characters. For example, round or flat.
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