Hatchet
What's Hatchet About
Headed for Canada to visit his father for the first time since his parents’ divorce, thirteen-year-old Brian is the sole survivor of a plane crash, with only the clothes he has on and a hatchet to help him live in the wilderness. A Newbery Honor Book. Reprint.
What Kind of Book is Hatchet
Primarily about
Reviews
I'll be honest: I don't camp, because not sleeping outside is one of my very favorite things about not being homeless. Still, it was really interesting for me to read this book, and it made an impression on me when I was young. Ideal for middle schoolers, it goes beyond just talking about survival skills and really touches on bigger issues of problem solving, perseverance in the face of failure, and emotional and physical resilience.
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The Creative Behind the Book
Gary Paulsen is 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 has written over 100 books for adults and young readers. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781416936473
- Publication Date
- December 26, 2006
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Page Count
- 186
- Words Per Page
- 228
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Reading Age
- 11 - 15 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 8706416
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 80187520
- Lexile® Level
- 1020L
- Scholastic Level
- R
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~Y
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.7
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 7
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 367
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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