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Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1)
Hatchet - Brian's Saga, Bk 1
Author: Gary Paulsen
On his way to visit his recently divorced father in the Canadian mountains, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is the only survivor when the single-engine plane crashes. His body battered, his clothes in shreds, Brian must now stay alive in the boundless Canadian wilderness. — More than a survival story, Hathcet is a tale of tough decisions. When al...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780027701302
ISBN-10: 0027701301
Publication Date: 9/30/1987
Pages: 208
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 4
Though the book is a dramatic read, I would not recommend it for readers that are younger or less mature, or those experiencing family srife because of the ideological setting. As with anything I think you should read it yourself before you decide if it is good for your child or not.
Availale on wikipedia: "the boy is stranded and the bittersweet memory of his mother, who Brian has discovered was cheating on his father...Finally, after reaching his father, he is no closer to being able to tell him about the mother's affair than at the novel's beginning." Though the boy's learning survival skills is empowering to him, it does noting to help him survive the emotional wilderness created by his selfish parents.
Stacelito avatar reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 78 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
My daughter had to read this for school. She was frustrated and expected it to be a "boy" book. Well, it was BUT she LOVED it. It is very well written and has plenty of adventure!
KitchenWitch avatar reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 14 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
My son had to read this book for his class at school. I read it too, and it is a great read.
Young Brian goes through quite a bit in this tale, and just when you think it can't get any worse for him it does. This book is well written and shows very real and scary dilemmas, and great courage and wit by a teenage boy trying to survive with only his hatchet.
reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 82 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Sitting next to the pilot in a single-engine plane headed for the Canadian wilderness, where he will visit his father for the first time since his parents' divorce, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is haunted by his thoughts of that divorce and his knowledge of the Secret that caused it. When the plane crashes, Brian is the sole survivor. Left with only the clothes on his back and a hatchet his mother gave him as a parting gift, Brian must face the devastating truth: "Right now I'm all I've got. I have to do something." He must learn to survive.
cheermom140 avatar reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 85 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I listened to this book as an audio book a few years ago (I'm an adult) and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's about a young boy who is stranded in the wilderness after the plane he was flying in crashed and the pilot died. He is left completely alone with only his wits and a small hatchet. I found it exciting and well written (it's probably for 5th through 8th grade level). Both children and adults will enjoy this book.
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reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 16 more book reviews
Recommended Classic - Newberry Award Winner Ages 12 and up.
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pre teen boy lands plane by himself in wilderness and has to survive with nothing but clothes on his back and a hatchet. Good adventure book for boys 11 and up
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Thoughts of his parents' divorce fill Brian Robeson's head as he flies in a single-engine plane to visit his father in the CAnadian wilderness. When the pilot suffers a massive heart attack and dies, Brian must somehow land the plane by himself and then, left with only the clothes he is wearing and a hatchet he recieved from his mother as a parting gift, Brian must put thoughts of his past behind him and try to figure out how he cant stay alive.....
englishrose7 avatar reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 115 more book reviews
Sitting next to the pilot in a single-engine plane headed for the Canadian wilderness, where he will visit his father for the first time since his parents' divorce, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is haunted by thoughts of that divorce and his knowledge of the Secret that caused it.

When the plane crashes, Brian is the sole survivor. Left with only the clothes on his back and a hatchet his mother gave him as a parting gift, Brian must face the devastating truth: "Right now I'm all I've got. I have to do something." He must learn to survive.
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1988 Newbery Honor Book. Book cover says, "Sitting next to the pilot in a single-engine plane headed for the Canadian wilderness, where he will visit his father for the first time since his parent's divorce, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is haunted by thoughts of that divorce and his knoledge of the Secret that caused it. When the plane crashes...
Cordelia avatar reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 153 more book reviews
I found the book interesting reading, however, the author didn't research wild animals all that well. There is an error in the book.
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1988 Newbery Honor Book: Nail-biting survival story.
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Fascinating Reading for any age!
reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on
An excellent book. My son and I both read it and loved it.
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Although I haven't read this book for over 10 years, it is still one of my favorites. It is written so vividly, I still remember the feelings I had when I'd read this book so many times as a kid. It would be a great read for a reader new to novels- not just for boys.
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This book is a treasure for teens as well as adults; for both female and male. It's an adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
daylily77 avatar reviewed Hatchet (Brian's Saga, Bk 1) on + 236 more book reviews
Enjoyed this book. My son was reading it for his class. A quick easy read. My son is in the fourth grade and this book is age appropriate. Shortly before I read Stranded by Jeff Probst. Stranded may be better for lower grade levels. My son and I are both interested in reading more by this author.
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Very quick read - suitable for younger readers.


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