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Hatchet - 20th Edition by Gary Paulsen (Hardcover)

Hatchet - 20th Edition by  Gary Paulsen (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Paulsens Newbery Honor Book tells the story of 13-year-old Brian Robeson, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness. This 20th anniversary commemorative edition features a fresh new look and a new reading group guide, along with new content from the author. Illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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. <i>Hatchet </i>has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's <i>The Great American Read.</i></b> <p/>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. <p/>This twentieth-anniversary edition of <i>Hatchet</i> 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 <i>Hatchet</i> fans as well as by readers encountering Brian's unforgettable story for the first time.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Riveting." <P> -- "Booklist, " starred review<br><br>"This is a spellbinding account...a winner." <P> -- "Kirkus Reviews, " starred review<br><br>"Riveting." <P>-- "Booklist," starred review <P><br><br>"This is a spellbinding account...a winner." <P>-- "Kirkus Reviews," starred review <P><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Gary Paulsen (1931-2021) was one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, <i>Dogsong</i>, <i>Hatchet</i>, and <i>The Winter Room</i>. He wrote over 100 books for adults and young readers. <p/>Drew Willis is an art director and illustrator working in New York City. Visit him at DrewWillis.com.

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