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This twentieth-anniversary edition of Hatchet contains a new introduction and sidebar commentary by Gary Paulsen, written especially for this volume. Drew Willis's detailed pen-and-ink illustrations complement the descriptions in the text and add a new dimension to the book. This handsome edition of the Newbery Honor book will be treasured by Hatchet fans as well as by readers encountering Brian's unforgettable story for the first time.
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.
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!
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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.
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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.
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Posted April 17, 2009
Hatchet is about a boy named Brian. It starts out when his mom gives him a hatchet, since he was going to see his father. When the pilot suddenly has a heart attack and young Brian finds him self stranded in the middle of the Canadian wilderness without any food or shelter. But he remembered what his mom had gave him earlier that day a hatchet and so there is where the story begins Well after the plane crashes Brian is forced to fend for himself. This means getting food building and or finding shelter and just mainly staying alive it was very cold and quiet I mean he was stuck in the middle of the wilderness no one to talk to or anything. I thought the book showed some real important survival skills, and it's pretty realistic he has to find food makes shelter and keep himself alive. when the plane crashes Brian has to stay alive so he tuffs it out and uses everything he knows and applies it he has to be more conservative and be more careful Well altogether the book is a really good book and the sequel is real good to Brians Winter and use should give this book a try.
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Posted May 14, 2002
The book is about a thirteen year-old boy named Brian whose parents are having marital problems. Brian is a very spoiled boy, but loves adventure. His mom is just as nice to him as can be, but his dad is strict. They divorce and Brian's dad moves to Canada. Brian knows why they really got the divorce, although his dad doesn¿t. The reason was because his mom was seeing another man. Before going to visit his father, Brian's mother gives him a hatchet to use in the Canadian woods, which he attaches onto his belt. On the way to visit his father for the summer, the pilot on the airplane has a heart attack and they crash in the Canadian wilderness. Brian is the only survivor on the plane. Brian has to overcome many obstacles in order to survive the harsh wilderness. Using survival skills in the wilderness causes Brian to change and grow up. In this book Brian learns how to overcome physical challenges and to appreciate all that he has. He learns to not take things for granted. When he is stranded in the wild, he remembers simple things that he loves, as well as survival skills learned by watching TV. In the end Brian finds his way back and gets home to his dads house. When he first walks in he is amazed. He smells fresh food, and sees many things he wasn¿t used to. Many times Brian comes close to telling his dad what he knows about his mom, but always stops and never does. My favorite part of the book was probably when Brian finally gets home, because now he has no more suffering and is safe. I think the theme, or reason the book was written is because the author wants to teach you not to take things for granted and learn to appreciate what you have.
6 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 26, 2001
this book was horrible!!! Amazingly exadgerated and rediculouse!!!I hated it Brian should have died slowly and painfully!!
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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.
4 out of 4 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.
4 out of 5 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
3 out of 10 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.
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Posted November 29, 2011
I need it like... BAD
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Posted March 1, 2000
Some people liked this book, but I thought it was terrible! It wasn't interest grabbing, and it certainly was entertaining. This is a book that you can put down. It sucks! I think that for this book to be rated 4 1/2 stars is quite too much for it!
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Posted December 19, 1999
I think it was the worst book I have ever read becuase it was so annoying that he was complaining and the whole time on every page the words:THE SECRET. DIVORCE. SECRETS. THE DIVORCE. And that got really really annoying.
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Posted January 8, 2012
This is a story about a boy named Brain, who is thirteen and was on a plane to vist his dad ,cause his mother and father got divorsed ,and while in the plane the pilot of the plane got a heart attack and died. And now Brain was all alone and he had two opptions wait until the plane run out of gas, or pull down the plane and try to land it.
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Posted December 2, 2010
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This book isnt the greatest book in the world. I really didn't enjoy this book because the main chacter brain is in the woods for more than half the book. When brain is in the woods he stops to think about the sercert ,how his parents got divorce.he crys when his mom is dating another man.should he tell his dad.also whern the pilot dies of a heartattak.Brain was terrified when he jumped out of the plane.The book is like a white t shirt. I don't love it but I don't hate it.I would have to say this book is a adventure book.i also thought that the ending went really fast.It makes you really confused when brain went to get the asurvial pack it took him like two hourws to get it.If you like this book you will most likely enjoy brains winter and brains returend.people thought the ending went really fast so the aouthor greg pulsin made a sequel. I hope you enjoy hatchet.I don't really like it.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.The story starts out with a young thirteen boy being dropped off at the airport by his mother. He is very sad to leave, but wants to make his mom happy. As a parting gift Brian's mom gives him a hatchet. Brian puts it on his belt loop and boards the plane. Because it was a small plane with just him and a pilot there was no security. His pilot has a heart attack on the plane which crash lands in a lake somewhere in the Canadian wilderness. After he crash landed things were horrible right from the beginning. Mosquitoes biting him so much his eyes were almost swollen shut and starvation for food. Life is extremely hard for young Brian as he first arrived. Brian slits his wrist in an attempt to kill himself to get him out of this misery he's in, he fainted but didn't die. When he woke up he realized it was a blessing and he decided to fight back. But as Brian try's to live in these hard conditions he really has a hard time in finding the point. He survives for a while because he swims down into the lake where the plain crashes and finds an emergency pack, which supplies him with food for a little while. But as he starts to run out one of his biggest problems is trying to make fire. After working and working some more he finally gets his best friend and makes fire. He soon gets a better feel the woods and eventually he gains keen and alert senses which make him a stronger person. Brian has many challenges and obstacles to overtake, which make this book exhilarating. But will Brian ever make it home okay? Read it and find out, it's a great book of encouragement and strong will. This book is good for all ages; it really is a fun and entertaining book to read.
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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.
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Overview
Since it was first published in 1987, the story of thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson's survival following a plane crash has become a modern classic. Stranded in the desolate wilderness, Brian uses his instincts and his hatchet to stay alive for fifty-four harrowing days.
This twentieth-anniversary edition of Hatchet contains a new introduction and sidebar commentary by Gary Paulsen, written especially for this volume. Drew Willis's detailed pen-and-ink illustrations complement the descriptions in the text and add a new dimension to the book. This handsome edition of the Newbery Honor book will be treasured by Hatchet fans as well as by readers ...