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Hatchet
Written by Gary Paulsen
Narrated by Peter Coyote
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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13-year-old Brian Robeson learns to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed with his hatchet and resourcefulness.
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Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen (1931–2021) was one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He wrote over 100 books for adults and young readers.
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Reviews for Hatchet
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I will start out by saying that this is not really my type of book. However, for students that are interested in survival stories and nature, I can see this book being entrancing. I do think that this book would be great for teaching character development however, as Brian really does undergo so many physical and mental changes as a survival response to his circumstance. Also, this book causes the reader to reflect on how they would react to facing the same situation, and how much resilience they would have being truly alone. For the age group that I want to teach, there are some parts of this book that may be a bit tricky (for example, Brian attempts to commit suicide by slitting his wrists with his hatchet when a search plane passes him).
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was an interesting adventure, though I thought that the way it was written didn't take in to account Brian's age at times, when his thoughts seemed much less mature than those that a boy his age should be. The repetition of this throughout the book felt overly dramatic and became incredibly annoying, to the point where I dreaded coming to any part where Brian thought about this secret he was keeping about his mother.On the other hand, the idealistic survival story has been given a realistic twist within these pages, both by the character's progress throughout the book and the events that happen. Some adventure books seem too perfect, this one felt about right in terms of the balance between trauma and survival.My original plan was to read the whole series, but as the writing style wasn't quite to my taste as far as Brian's secret was concerned, I don't know that I will read the others for fear that I will have to put up with it again. The rest was great though.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a great book for 5th grade boys or older. Love this book about a young boy who is forced to grow up very fast when the plane he is traveling in crashes. He learns alot about who he was and who he has become and has to learn how to survive on his own in the wilderness. He shows a tremendous amount of courage and determination and is able to survive for much longer than he ever thought possible. He had almost given up the idea of being rescued when at last it happens. Students could devise their own survival pack before learning of what was in Brian's pack. They could create a list of items that would be in the pack and then after finishing the story compare what was in their pack to what was in Brian's pack. Students would need to explain how each item in THEIR pack would help them survive. Other ideas would be to have them make a list of the things they would miss if they were on a deserted island. Perhaps have the students devise their own small scale raft out of materials that could be found in the woods and then test them to 1. see if they float and 2. how much weight could it hold.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/53 1/2 stars.
Read it together with my 11 y.o. daughter, who really liked it. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is survival!!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The added drama of the mom's infidelity was not necessary for a children's book, nor for the book's plot. Wish that had been left out.
Otherwise, boys enjoyed the suspense, the problem-solving, the learning, the survival techniques...Good read. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I first read this book years ago in school. It was in 4th or 5th grade possibly. I remember enjoying the story back then.
Last year, I picked up a copy and found the rest of the series as well. I decided that in order to enjoy the other books, I should reread Hatchet first. I'm glad I did.
I feel like I got much more out of this book than I did when I was younger, or at least I can comprehend more of what Paulsen wrote now that I'm an adult. I don't really remember there being a divorce, and definitely don't remember "the secret" part. There's some more that I didn't recall, as well.
I'm looking forward to reading more of this series now that I've refreshed myself to it. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Not sure how this ended up on my to-read list, but quickly realized that it had been required reading in grade school. While I've reread childhood favorites and found them to still be well-written and mesmerizing, this isn't a great example. But I definitely needed a survival story and this served as a much appreciated refocusing. "He could feel new hope building in him. Not hope that he would be rescued - that was gone. But hope in his knowledge. Hope in the fact that he could learn and survive and take care of himself. Tough hope."
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow. Im 38. Read this when i was 11 in school.
I had this book on my mind since then and finally just got it done using this service. what a good book.
Narration was great, though volume seemed to be a problem for me at times. I couldn’t get it loud enough to comfortably hear it over road noise even with headphones. But it still worked.
Very good. And didnt know there were sequels all this time. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love it the story line is wonderful. I definitely would read this book again
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Read this ages ago in middle school and remember it being one of first school book I actually liked. I'm pleasantly suprised rereading that I still very much enjoyed the plot and character. I do have a bias toward Survival-against-all-odds type situations though. Curious to the sequel now, which I've never read. What will happen next? Will tyler go on a cruise with his family and fall over board?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My little brother who hates to read told me how great this book is. He wasn’t kidding! I knew a lot of what was taught, but learneda few things and really enjoyed being in “Brian’s” life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a very good book. it was very interesting
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved the details that were put into telling Brian's story. It made it seem like it was a true story, like it could have really happened. Excellent!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I read it in middle school and loved it. Read it again after a friend learning English decided to read it but complained to me that the first chapter kept repeating itself. Other than the occasional annoying repetitiveness whenever Brian's thoughts were described (I guess he wasn't as bright as I remember...), and the boring talk about the secret, it was a good listen, with a good message. I would probably recommend actually reading it, though, so that the repetitive parts don't bother you. The imagery was also really immersive, and maybe better experienced reading alone.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loved the narrator. Felt like he was reading to you before bed. The story was inspirational, and if your line me with a shy attention span, the short chapters helps. But a great read.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I had really enjoyed the series as a kid and I now remember why. It can be easy to envision yourself going through the book as Brian. It's a good listen if you just want to stop and listen to a story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An adolescent adventure survival story written with realistic thoughtfulness.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Best book ever written that I have read in my life.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Felt really connected to the story. I didn't want to stop reading till it was over.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5U are ugly
;-;;-;-;-(hello people o am al aire ao - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Paulsen's memoir moved me to wanting to finally read this book, and it was excellent. The language and storytelling grab you from the first moment and just don't let go. Feels deeply authentic, immediate, and enthralling.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I read this book, and I enjoyed the survial feeling. Though it was a little slow and the conclusion was confusing, I still liked it.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The classic survival story of Brian, who finds himself stranded in the wilderness with nothing but a hatchet. Didn’t enjoy it as much this time around as I remember liking it as a kid. Reading to see if it would be suitable as a year 9 text.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I read this book years ago, in middle school, but I still recall the emotional power it had over me. The main character, who shares my birth name, and his struggle for survival are memorable enough to continue to resonate with me after fifteen years. I hope to re-read this book again at some point in the future.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Darn good book by Gary Paulsen. This guy has a knack for writing and am just impressed each time I pick up a title of his. Hatchet, and Brian (the story's protagonist) tell a great tale of a 13 year old's adventure when the single engine airplane went down in the Canadian wilderness and is the only survivor.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The pacing of this was rather off, which just made it boring, plus I am not sure it aged well, but the underscore of the audiobook was cool.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a short read but a very captivating story and I can see how it would appeal cross generation. It is well written and although I think a bit of a stretch. You certainly get caught up in Brian's struggle to survive. I just re-read it as part of my current novel will have a segment dealing with surviving a plane crash in the far north. Riveting and a quick read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It is a good book I really whorls want someone to read it to me
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5the crash was the best from the hatchet book. Because of the way he solved it all so well.