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Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single-engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly, Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a tattered Windbreaker and the hatchet his mother gave him as a present — and the dreadful secret that has been tearing him apart since his parent's divorce. But now Brian has no time for anger, self pity, or despair — it will take all his know-how and determination, and more courage than he knew he possessed, to survive.
For twenty years Gary Paulsen's award-winning contemporary classic has been the survival story with which all others are compared. This new edition, with a reading group guide, will introduce a new generation of readers to this page-turning, heart-stopping adventure.
After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.
— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"Riveting."
— Booklist, starred review
Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers. He has written more than one hundred book for adults and young readers, and is the author of three Newbery Honor titles: Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.
5thgradestudents
Posted May 18, 2010
We recommend this book Hatchet to 5th graders and 6th graders who like adventure and exploration. Most of the book is about a 13 year old boy named Brian who survives in the Canadian Wilderness. He had to survive from wild animals and try not to starve to death! From being a city boy his skills won't help him here.This book is good,read it!
71 out of 77 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 12, 2010
The Hatchet by Gary Paulsen was a great "chapter book" for our family. My boys are 10 and 6 years old. They could remember each night what happened the night before because they really cared about the main character, Brian. My son's 3rd grade teacher is now reading it to her class. Even the "restless" kids are silent and still.
I think the writing style lends itself a bit better to silent reading as opposed to reading aloud because it is all thoughts in Brian's head. The thought segments made for a bit awkward reading at times but worth the effort.
I love books that can offer knowledge we can store in the back of our minds for future reference if needed. Challenging times make us stronger!
Some 6 year olds may find some parts too scary, but 8 and up will love it.
35 out of 43 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 13, 2011
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this book is amazing. hard to put down, Can't wait to read the next.
20 out of 27 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 26, 2011
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Hatchet is any amazing book. Hatchet is a book about a 13 year old boy whose parents are divorced. Just because of a secret. One day he was flying on a plain to see his dad. The next thing you know the plane crashes into a weird shaped looking lake. He is stuck on a stranded island and trying to survive and get back to his dad. He has to survive with very little plant food and salty water. But how will he be able to survive? Read it in the book Hatchet.
17 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 2, 2002
This was the worst book I have ever read.Though the book had some interesting events definately not worth reading.
17 out of 110 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 2, 2010
I love this book! Normally I have a hard time finding a book I like but when I do I can't put it down. Hatchet is one of those books. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat! This book takes a huge turn when Brian's pilot has a heart attack and the plane crashes. I do disagree with a few things though. For instance, out of nowhere a tornado comes at Brian in the middle of a Canadian forest. Also, an insane moose attacks him in the woods and forces him into a pond. Gary Paulson also makes his sentences one word or half a page. Last his ending was way too short. It was as if he ran out of pages. Overall I recommend this book to action lovers and people who like suspense.
15 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 20, 2010
I think this was a great survial book,with action,suspence,and wonder.I reccommed this to all age sizes,i read it when i was 12 and i couldn't stop reading it.It always has you asking questions,will he surive,how will he handle this,what will he do??It's an easy read,and its not that long of a book.Everyone should atleast try to read this book.
15 out of 21 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 22, 2010
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this is an very awsome book...love it when i was reading it...mostly all your books are great..thanks for your time
15 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 12, 2009
This book is the best book I have ever read.It is very funny and scary at the same time.EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
15 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 29, 2012
It says $2.99 on the cover but it is a great book:)
12 out of 21 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 1, 2010
Introduction
I like this book for all the cool things Brian does.
Description and summary of main points
Brain live with his mom and his dad lives in Canada. So fly up to his and the pilot died then the plane goes down in the Canada forest. Brian live out in the forest with bear, moose, wolf, deer, fish and etc.
Evaluation
How long can Brian live in the Canada food chain.
Conclusion
I recommended book for boys ten and up. This book funny ,sad and one of the greatest book I have read.
Your final review
My final review is read this book if your man enough.
8 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Brian Robeson is a thirteen-year old, flying in a single-engine plane to visit his father. The pilot suffers a massive heart attack and dies. Brian must somehow land the plane. Brian lands the plane but now he is lost and alone in the wilderness with only a hatchet. Will Brian survive? I chose this book because someone told me it was good and it was on my fifth grade reading list. I am ten years old. It's a good story but some of the parts were a little to detailed for me and they made me a little sick to my stomach. I think this book would be good for sixth graders and older.
8 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 23, 2001
This is the worst book i have ever read in my entire life. It's about a boy who is stranded in the Canadian wilderness. It is gross, upsetting, and has absolutly no imagination in it. It is also weird. The book talks about divorce, seacrets, death, and is very depressing.The movie is even worse. Take my advice and don't read this book.
8 out of 45 people found this review helpful.
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In the book Hatchet, Brian Robenson is driving with his mom to New York to stay with his dad. Because his mom and dad got divorced because his mom cheated on his dad. Right before Brian left the car his mom gave him a hatchet as a gift. While Brian was flying to New York something happened. He was in one of those two person planes which was pretty small. The driver had a heart attack and died the plane stayed up for about an hour. Brian had to think fast to control the plane sense he thought it would just run out of gas and go down. But when the driver had a heart attack he kicked something a little switch or something which through them off course. Sense it was out of gas he crashed into a lake in Canada not New York. And that is were our adventure begins.
BY : STEVEN
7 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted October 10, 2004
Hatchet is boring. All that really goes on is: He finds food. He sees a new animal. He has a flashback.One more boring thing happens. Brian is an Idiot as far as I'm concerned.
7 out of 41 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 1, 2012
Recommended by me for ages 10+
6 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 31, 2009
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A thriling book for children 11 and up.
6 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 10, 2001
How are you supposed to like a book where every chapter ends with the main character falling asleep or throiwing up!! My least favorite book of all time.
6 out of 34 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 26, 2012
I love this book. I am reading it at my school and it is very interesting. ! =]
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 15, 2012
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Overview
ALONE
Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single-engine plane in which he is flying crashes. Suddenly, Brian finds himself alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a tattered Windbreaker and the hatchet his mother gave him as a present — and the dreadful secret that has been tearing him apart since his parent's divorce. But now Brian has no time for anger, self pity, or despair — it will take all ...