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Have you ever been in situation where your life was entirely based on your own actions, been stuck in life or death situation with little sanctuary? These questions revolve around the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Thirteen year old Brian is the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash in the middle of the canadian wilderness after the pilot had a heart attack. For a harsh 54 days, Brian pulls an amazing feat by living by himself with only his wits and very little knowledge on how to survive. Overall

Throughout the book of Hatchet, Brian developed many skills that helped him survive in the wild and grow as a person. Without his perseverance through tough situations, he wouldn’t have gained his many skills and tools that helped him not only survive but thrive. Some of the moments that Brian showed great persistence include: the building of the fire, hunting for meat, and retrieving survival items from the plane. As Brian learns throughout the book, “You are your most valuable asset. Don’t forget

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is a story about a 13 year old boy that crashes in a plane while on the way to see his dad and he is the only survivor left from the crash. Which leaves him to learn how to survive in the wilderness. Gary Paulsen makes it hard for Brain by making him left with just money a fingernail clipper and a hatchet. Brain’s response to his actions and setting creates the theme “Think positive no matter your situation.” Brain is forced to survive by himself due to plane

Have you ever wondered how Brian survived so well in the book Hatchet? Well, one of the reasons why he survived so well is because of all of the memories that he had from when he was back in civilization. Although most of the memories were helpful for his health, there were also some not-so-good memories. These memories made him depressed to where he felt like he couldn’t do anything to help himself. For example, when he thought of “The Secret”, it brought back bad memories. These bad memories made

In Hatchet, Brian changed from from a before to after.He made a fire on page 86 he finally makes a fire that was one of his bigger achievements.But later in the story the fire is easy to make.Another one of things that changed Brian is that he figured out how to get fish from the lake on page one hundred nineteen.While Brian was trying to survive he was always thinking about food from home.When he finally kills a foolbird on page one hundred thirty-four he is very happy.After Brian thinks he has

Review of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen I read the book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. The book was about a thirteen-year-old boy named Brian Robeson who was stranded in a plane crash. He was out in the Canadian wilderness trying to visit his dad. Brian is left with nothing but his clothing a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present. First as Brian and the pilot were flying to Brian father?s house the pilot was showing Brian how to fly the plane. ? Here, put your

Hatchet was written by Gary Paulsen. In this novel, thirteen year old Brian is flying on a bush plane when the pilot suddenly has a heart attack and dies. Brian manages to keep the plane level until it crashes into a lake. Brian survives the crash, but that is just the beginning. Brian must find a way to survive the wilds of the Canadian forest if he ever hopes to be rescued. Hatchet is an adventure story that will take its character from a common city boy to a survivalist in a manner of days. Brian

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