Brian's Winter
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1996 · Est. 3 hour read

Brian's Winter

By Gary Paulsen

Part of the Brian's Saga series

What if Brian faced the wilderness alone through winter's deadly grip?

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133 pages· 32,147 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Brian Robeson, stranded in the Canadian wilderness, must now confront his greatest challenge yet: surviving a brutal winter. With only his hatchet and wits, can he endure nature's harshest test? As the temperature drops, Brian's survival skills are pushed to their limits. Will he find the strength to overcome the relentless cold, or will winter claim him? This gripping tale of resilience and courage explores what happens when a boy faces the ultimate adventure alone. Discover the thrilling continuation of Brian's journey and the fierce battle against the elements that could change everything.

From the publisher

In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. He was rescued at the end of the summer. Brian’s Winterbegins where Hatchet might have ended: Brian is not rescued, but must build on his survival skills to face his deadliest enemy–a northern winter. “From the Hardcover edition.”

At a glance
Format
Pages
133
Words
32,147
Reading age
12–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1140L
Themes & topics
Books about CanadaBooks about winterBooks about self-relianceBooks about survival storiesBooks about adolescence
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~8.2
F&P level
~Z
Publication
Published
March 13, 2012
First published
January 1, 1996
Publisher
Ember
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307929587

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