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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.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date : December 26, 2006
Edition : Reissue
Language : English
Print length : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1416936475
ISBN-13 : 978-1416936473
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 9+ years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.13 x 0.6 x 7.63 inches
Book 1 of 5 : Brian’s Saga
Grade level : 5 – 9
Best Sellers Rank: #263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Being a Teen (Books) #2 in Teen & Young Adult Parents Fiction #6 in Teen & Young Adult Survival Stories
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Customers say
Customers find this book engaging and well-written, particularly suitable for young readers aged 9-11, with one customer noting how it got their 9-year-old daughter interested in reading. Moreover, they appreciate its survival themes, with one review highlighting how the author spends chapters on survival techniques. Additionally, the book teaches valuable life lessons and is considered a must-read for those interested in outdoor activities. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some customers describing it as a fast-paced adventure while others find it a little slow.
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