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Part of A Hatchet Adventure

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Part of A Hatchet Adventure

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Jan 01, 1996 | 144 Pages | Young Adult

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Mar 11, 2008 | 190 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Brian’s Winter

    From three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen comes a beloved follow-up to his award-winning classic Hatchet that asks: What if Brian hadn’t been rescued and had to face his deadliest enemy yet–winter?
     
    In the Newbery Honor-winning Hatchet, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. As millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if that hadn’t happened? What if Brian had been left to face his deadliest enemy–winter?
     
    Brian Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate adventure.
     
    “Paulsen picks Hatchet’s story up in midstream; read together, the two books make his finest tale of survival yet.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
     
    “Breathtaking descriptions of nature . . . Paulsen fans will not be disappointed.” —School Library Journal

    Read all the Hatchet Adventures!
    Brian’s Winter
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    Brian’s Hunt

    About Brian’s Winter

    From three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen comes a beloved follow-up to his award-winning classic Hatchet that asks: What if Brian hadn’t been rescued and had to face his deadliest enemy yet–winter?
     
    In the Newbery Honor-winning Hatchet, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. As millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if that hadn’t happened? What if Brian had been left to face his deadliest enemy–winter?
     
    Brian Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate adventure.
     
    “Paulsen picks Hatchet’s story up in midstream; read together, the two books make his finest tale of survival yet.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
     
    “Breathtaking descriptions of nature . . . Paulsen fans will not be disappointed.” —School Library Journal

    Read all the Hatchet Adventures!
    Brian’s Winter
    The River
    Brian’s Return
    Brian’s Hunt

    About Brian’s Winter

    In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. Finally, as millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if Brian hadn’t been rescued? What if he had been left to face his deadliest enemy–winter?

    Gary Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate test and the ultimate adventure.

    About Brian’s Winter

    From three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen comes a beloved follow-up to his award-winning classic Hatchet that asks: What if Brian hadn’t been rescued and had to face his deadliest enemy yet–winter?
     
    In the Newbery Honor-winning Hatchet, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. As millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if that hadn’t happened? What if Brian had been left to face his deadliest enemy–winter?
     
    Brian Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate adventure.
     
    “Paulsen picks Hatchet’s story up in midstream; read together, the two books make his finest tale of survival yet.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
     
    “Breathtaking descriptions of nature . . . Paulsen fans will not be disappointed.” —School Library Journal

    Read all the Hatchet Adventures!
    Brian’s Winter
    The River
    Brian’s Return
    Brian’s Hunt

    About Brian’s Winter

    In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. Finally, as millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if Brian hadn’t been rescued? What if he had been left to face his deadliest enemy–winter?

    Gary Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate test and the ultimate adventure.

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    About Gary Paulsen

    Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult… More about Gary Paulsen

    About Gary Paulsen

    Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult… More about Gary Paulsen

    About Gary Paulsen

    Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult… More about Gary Paulsen

    About Gary Paulsen

    Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult… More about Gary Paulsen

    About Gary Paulsen

    Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Association for his lifetime achievement in young adult… More about Gary Paulsen

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by Ember
    Mar 13, 2012 | 176 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780307929587

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
    Jan 01, 1996 | 144 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385321983

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
    Nov 13, 2001 | 144 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385729963

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    CD | $27.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Mar 11, 2008 | 190 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780739362754

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Action & Adventure | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $13.50
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Mar 11, 2008 | 190 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780553751888

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    Praise

    "Paulsen crafts a companion/sequel to Hatchet containing many of its same pleasures…Read together, the two books make his finest tale of survival yet."
    —Kirkus Review, Pointer

    "Paulsen at his best."
    —Booklist

    "Breathtaking…mesmerizing."
    —School Library Journal

    Awards

    ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers WINNER 1997

    Arkansas Charlie May Simon Award WINNER 1998

    Iowa Children’s Choice Award WINNER 1998

    Massachusetts Children’s Book Master List WINNER 1998

    New Jersey Garden State Children’s Book Award WINNER 1999

    Parenting Magazine Best Book of the Year WINNER

    Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award WINNER 1999

    Wisconsin Golden Archer Book Award WINNER 1999

    Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award NOMINEE 1997

    Author Q&A

    author fun facts

    Born: May 17 in Minneapolis, Minnesota


    Previous jobs: Farm hand, ranch hand, truck driver, sailor, dogsled racer, teacher, field engineer, editor, soldier, actor, director, trapper, professional archer, migrant farm worker, singer


    Hobbies: Sailing, collecting and riding Harley Davidsons; twice ran the Iditarod, the challenging 1,000 mile dogsled race across Alaska


    Inspiration for writing: After a librarian gave him a book to read–along with his own library card–Gary was hooked. He began spending hours alone in the basement of his apartment building, reading one book after another.

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