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by Gary Paulsen (Author), Drew Willis (Illustrator)
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.
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 encountering Brian's unforgettable story for the first time.Author Biography
Gary Paulsen (1931-2021) was one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He wrote over 100 books for adults and young readers.
Drew Willis is an art director and illustrator working in New York City. Visit him at DrewWillis.com.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.9 x 10 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 25, 2007
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hatchet
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 7
