Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
A 13-year-old boy survives a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness and is left to fend for himself with only a hatchet his mother gave him as a present. Over the course of several months, he learns to hunt, fish, and forage for food while also dealing with wild animals, harsh weather, and loneliness. Through a series of flashbacks, he also confronts painful memories from his past, and ultimately, he emerges stronger and more mature from his ordeal.
The 2786th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 195
- Words
- 42,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 143rd on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- The Great American Read (PBS)