Hatchet

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Summary: Hatchet
Review: Hatchet
By Gary Paulsen

In the novel Hatchet by Gary Paulsen tells about the survival situation and the thirteen years old boy, named Brian. Brian was going to Canada to visit his father during the summer vocation when the plane crashed in the wilderness. Brian spent a lot of time in wilderness without any help just his mind. In the wilderness, Brian learned how to live by himself, by using survival skills. The most important thing, which Brian had with him, was the hatchet, which his mother gave to him. This hatchet helped Brian do a lot of important things to survive in the wilderness.
When Brian woke up from the plane crash, he was afraid and did not know what to eat how to stay alive. At first Brain made a lot of mistakes, because he did not know any animals and what kind of plants he can eat. Brian saw several wild animals such as: porcupine, skunk, turtle, moose, and bear. After some time, which Brian spent in the wilderness he knew already what was safe for him to eat and how he needed to behave with wild animals.
Brian first days were horrible. He was afraid of everything and did not know what to do. Brian knew some things about the wilderness and what to do there, but then, when he was alone, he forgot everything. Brian made mistakes at first, however he learned from his mistakes a lot of useful things, which helped Brian to be safe in the wilderness.
Time passed, Brian grew smarter with each day and knew more new things. After that time, which he spent in the wilderness Brian changed a lot. He was becoming more independent and could survive by himself. He was a young boy, who I think was brave, because he tried to do something new all the time and did not give up.
I liked the novel Hatchet. It was somehow different from other novels, which I had read before. I liked the book, because it was written about the real life, not like science fiction. You can learn a lot of useful things from this story, and if you were in the same situation, this book Hatchet could help you to survive. So it is useful to read. I like the author of this novel, because he writes about events that could actually happen. In the rating scale one through five I would rate this novel a five. I would recommend to read the novel to other students and adults too.
The novel Hatchet was about the young thirteen years old boy, who was going to visit his father during the summer break and crashed in the wilderness. This event was the most important in Brian's life. He changed inside and also outside, he became independent and could live by himself. Before those two months, which Brian spent in the wilderness he was just little mother's boy, but now Brian became smarter and had more knowledge. This event gave him a lot of good experiences, which helped him to be independent.

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Summary: Horrible, Boring, An Awful Read
Review: I couldn't stand this book about a young boy surviving in the wilderness when his plane crashes. Although I am not partial to survival stories, this one was beyond bad! Paulson used terribly boring descriptions that dragged on, and on, and on. The melodrama of the novel was hardly bearable. I recommend this book not be read, I was relieved to FINALLY finish it. Very predictable.

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Summary: A review of Hatchet
Review: Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is an adventure book and a nature book. It's a fun book to read. It's very suspenseful, you never know what's coming up next. It's also exciting because it is dangerous. It is about a boy named Brian who is stuck in the wilderness all alone with only a hatchet. He was out of sorts. He would do anything for food so he made a bow and arrow to hunt fish and birds and he made a little shelter. So if you're into nature and adventure books then go to a book store and buy Hatchet.

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Summary: Hatchet
Review: HATCHET by Gary Paulsen is an adventure story. You have to read this book. It's super cool. If you like adventure books then this is the book for you. Once you start you can't stop. It's about a boy named Brian. Brian is alone in the wilderness of Canada with only a hatchet. Will he get home and how? The surprise ending is... The book is great. The best part is when Brian finds out how to make fire. I enjoyed this book because I like adventure books.

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Summary: Hatchet
Review: Hatchet is a very suspenseful book. The author Gary Paulsen made it have a lot of adventure throughout the book. This book is about a boy named Brian who was on a plane all alone with the piolet. When the pilot has a heart attach and dies immediately. Brian crashes into the Canadian wilderness. Read the book and see what happens to Brian.
The River, Brians Winter, and Brains return are all the next books. They are all as good as Hatchet with adventure and suspense. Read Hatchet and work your way to these three other books.

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Summary: Brian's Adventures
Review: The book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a great fiction adventure story! The main character, Brian, deals with a lot of difficult obstacles for a thirteen year old. The story is very interesting and little scary, but it is still very enjoyable. To find out how Brian's adventures turn out, read this book!

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Summary: Young Adult Literature
Review: The "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen, shows how a young teenager, Brain Robeson, survived the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashed into a remote lake in Canada. Brian was also dealing with his parents divorce at the time; he was on his way to visit his father. Brian's mother gave him a new hatchet as a going away present. Brian's strong will to survive and the hatchet assisted him in many difficult times in the wilderness. Brian used the harchet as a "can opener" to cut into the plane, so he could get the survival kit out of the plane

Bill Wagner

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Summary: Survivor
Review: I had heard wonderful things about this book, so I decided to give it a shot even though I am not very interested in the whole survival motif. This was the first book I have read by Paulsen and I have to admit I loved his style. The text is almost poetic in the way that phrases will repeat to add emphasis.

When 13 year old Brian's plan is forced down in the Canadian wilderness, he must fend for himself for nearly 2 months. At the same time, he is dealing with his only personal struggles, such as the divorce of his parents, the death of the pilot and his emerging adolescence. Brian learns that his determination and perseverance will get him through this struggle. The problem-solving skills he develops are also a key topic.

I would plan to use this book in my classroom in a literature study setting for 3rd-6th graders. The book is appropriate as far as the material and is on their reading level. However, I did take one star away because, while it was well written, I never got into the survivalist aspect. I enjoyed the language and the themes, but not so much the basic plot events.

Why 4 stars?:
While the book is beautifully written, I was never able to fully get into the plot. I would still highly recommend this book be used in classroom settings for small groups, as there is much to discuss.

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Summary: Good Book
Review: This book is about a 13 year old boy named Brian going to the Canadian Wilderness to see his father. On the way there the plane he is in crashes. So he is stuck in the woods and must survive. He learns how to build a shelter, cook food, kill animals, etc. This book is action packed and very interesting. It made me always wonder what'll happen next.

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Summary: Hatchet
Review: If you like action, adventure, suspense, and more action, you should read Hatchet. Hatchet has a little bit of something for everyone The book starts with a young boy named Brian who flies from his home to see his dad, but there is suddenly a problem with the privet plane he is riding in. There is alot of excitment. Hatchet is written by Gary Paulsen and is a book for all ages. Check out Hatchet for a book review, reading for a class, or just for fun.