Title: Hatchet
Author: Gary Paulsen
Illustrator: Gary Paulsen
Genre: Children's Literature
Sub genre: Chapter Book
Theme: Dedication
Primary and Secondary characters: Brian
Awards, date of publication: 2007, Newberry honor book
Publishing company: Simon and Schuster
Summary and how it can be used in the classroom:The story is about Brian, 13, and how he manages to survive 54 days in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. Brian was flying to visit his father when the pilot dies of a heart attack. The plane drifted off course and finally crashes into a small lake. Brian swims out of the wreckage. The novel takes us through Brian's days, how he learns patience through his experiences with failures and small successes: building a fire, fishing and hunting, making his shelter a safe one. He endures a porcupine attack, a tornado and being utterly alone for almost two months. This is a tale of adventure but, it is also a tale of character growth. You could use this book when teaching about characters and how diverse they can be.You could also use it to teach about never giving up and patience
Illustrator: Gary Paulsen
Genre: Children's Literature
Sub genre: Chapter Book
Theme: Dedication
Primary and Secondary characters: Brian
Awards, date of publication: 2007, Newberry honor book
Publishing company: Simon and Schuster
Summary and how it can be used in the classroom:The story is about Brian, 13, and how he manages to survive 54 days in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. Brian was flying to visit his father when the pilot dies of a heart attack. The plane drifted off course and finally crashes into a small lake. Brian swims out of the wreckage. The novel takes us through Brian's days, how he learns patience through his experiences with failures and small successes: building a fire, fishing and hunting, making his shelter a safe one. He endures a porcupine attack, a tornado and being utterly alone for almost two months. This is a tale of adventure but, it is also a tale of character growth. You could use this book when teaching about characters and how diverse they can be.You could also use it to teach about never giving up and patience
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