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From Publishers Weekly
In a boxed review, PW praised the "terse, heart-stopping prose" of this follow-up to Hatchet : "The new adventure is as riveting as its predecessor . . . the psychological terrain of the sequel is fresh and distinct." Ages 10-14.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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A sequel to the most popular of Paulsen's three Newbery Honor books (Hatchet, 1987), based on an unlikely premise-- government researchers want Brian to reenact his northwoods survival so that his strategies can be observed and taught to others. Derek, a young psychologist, and Brian are dropped off at another Canadian lake, near the first one, equipped only with knives and a radio that Derek has promised not to use except in a dire emergency. Everything goes all too smoothly until their camp is struck by lightning, zapping the radio and leaving Derek in a coma. Brian manages to float Derek 100 miles down a river to a trading post, thus saving his life. The lyrically described details of Brian's adventure-- building a fire, making a raft--are of most interest here; for all its graphically evoked perils (rapids, the craft's unwieldiness, exhaustion), the journey's successful outcome seems less in doubt than did the outcome of the compelling autobiographical wilderness experiences described in Woodsong (1990). In Hatchet, Brian discovered his own strength, adding depth, complexity, and tension to the story; here, that strength is a given--as he himself points out. Perfunctory in design but vividly written, a book that will, as intended, please the readers who hoped that Paulsen, like Brian, would ``do it again.'' (Fiction. 11-14) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Survival Story,
This review is from: The River (Paperback)
Gary Paulsen has made a wonderful tale of survival once again. This is a story filled with excitment and wonder and is extremely hard to put down. Anyone will enjoy reading this captivating tale of survival and will want to share it with everyone they know.
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The River,
By Danielle (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The River (Paperback)
The river is about a boy named Brian Robeson. He is 15 years old. He survived in the wilderness for 54. All he had was a Hatchet. Psychologist, Derek Holtzer asks him to stay in the wilderness again except he would go with him. They fly out in a plane to Necktie Lake. When they're there Derek gets struck by lighting and is in coma. Brian has to bring Derek back to the trading post. What will happen next? Read the book to find out!
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WOW amazing adventerouse book!!!,
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This review is from: The River (Paperback)
I thought that The River was a very good book. It is adventurouse, exciting, and you never know whats going to happen next. Right when you think yoy know the book, it turns into a whole different direction and something amazing happens! My favorite part was when Brian decides that they weren't going to have supplies. Only because it shows bravery and because you know something exciting will happen and the will need the supplies. plus, later in the book, an exciting twist comes and you would never expect it! Well, I wouldn't want to spoil it so the only way you would kow what happnes next, would be to read the book. I recomind this book to anyone who is in for an adventure.
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