Two years earlier Brian had been stranded alone in the Canadian wilderness for fifty-four days. “Vividly written, a book that will, as intended, please the readers who hoped that Paulsen, like Brian, would ‘do it again. The government sends Brian back to the Canadian wilderness in this beloved follow-up to the award-winning classic Hatchet from three-time. The thrilling sequel to HATCHET, the ultimate survival story. He's survived with only a hatchet before-now can Brian build a raft and navigate an unknown river?įor the first time it's not only Brian's survival that's at stake.

Brian's only hope is to transport Derek a hundred miles down the river to a trading post. Confused by the numerous dashboard controls, Brian seeks the controls for the radio. The plane has continued without any assistance from Brian or the pilot, and Brian suddenly realizes he must take control of the plane. But a freak storm leaves Derek unconscious. Chapter 2 Brian feels immobile after the pilots heart attack, due to his state of shock at the events of the plane ride. This time Derek Holtzer, a government psychologist, will accompany him. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read. 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 award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are comparedand a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. 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!

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