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The River

Name: The River
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Author: Gary Paulsen
ISBN: 9780307929617

By Gary Paulsen

By Gary Paulsen
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May 01, 1991 | ISBN 9780385303880 | Young Adult

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Apr 12, 2005 | 151 Minutes | Young Adult

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Jul 05, 2000 | 152 Minutes | Young Adult

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About The River

The government sends Brian back to the Canadian wilderness in this beloved follow-up to the award-winning classic Hatchet from three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen!

Two years after Brian Robeson survived fifty-four days alone in the Canadian wilderness, the government wants him to head back so they can learn what he did to stay alive. This time Derek Holtzer, a government psychologist, will accompany him. But a freak storm leaves Derek unconscious. Brian’s only hope is to transport Derek a hundred miles down the river to a trading post. He’s survived with only a hatchet before–now can Brian build a raft and navigate an unknown river?

For the first time it’s not only Brian’s survival that’s at stake. . .

An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice
A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year

“Vividly written, a book that will, as intended, please the readers who hoped that Paulsen, like Brian, would ‘do it again.’” —Kirkus Reviews

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

About The River

The government sends Brian back to the Canadian wilderness in this beloved follow-up to the award-winning classic Hatchet from three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen!

Two years after Brian Robeson survived fifty-four days alone in the Canadian wilderness, the government wants him to head back so they can learn what he did to stay alive. This time Derek Holtzer, a government psychologist, will accompany him. But a freak storm leaves Derek unconscious. Brian’s only hope is to transport Derek a hundred miles down the river to a trading post. He’s survived with only a hatchet before–now can Brian build a raft and navigate an unknown river?

For the first time it’s not only Brian’s survival that’s at stake. . .

AN IRA-CBC CHILDREN’S CHOICE
A PARENTS MAGAZINE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

“Vividly written, a book that will, as intended, please the readers who hoped that Paulsen, like Brian, would ‘do it again.’” —Kirkus Reviews

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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

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Product Details

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

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

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

Ebook | $9.99
Published by Laurel Leaf
Nov 13, 2001 | 144 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780440229674

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

CD | $14.99
Published by Listening Library (Audio)
Apr 12, 2005 | 151 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9781400099177

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

Audiobook Download | $8.95
Published by Listening Library (Audio)
Jul 05, 2000 | 152 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780553751925

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Awards

North Dakota Flicker Tale Children’s Book Award WINNER 1995

Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award NOMINEE 1994

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.