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by Gary Paulsen (Author) "Fall came on with a softness, so that Brian didn't realize what was in store-a hard-spined north woods winter-until it was nearly too late ..." (more)
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First there was Hatchet, Paulsen's classic tale of a boy's survival in the north woods after a plane crash. Then came a sequel, The River, and, last year, Father Water, Mother Woods, a collection of autobiographical essays introduced as the nonfiction counterpart to Hatchet. Now Paulsen backs up and asks readers to imagine that Brian, the hero, hadn't been rescued after all. His many fans will be only too glad to comply, revisiting Brian at the onset of a punishing Canadian winter. The pace never relents-the story begins, as it were, in the middle, with Brian already toughened up and his reflexes primed for crisis. Paulsen serves up one cliffhanger after another (a marauding bear, a charging elk), and always there are the supreme challenges of obtaining food and protection against the cold. Authoritative narration makes it easy for readers to join Brian vicariously as he wields his hatchet to whittle arrows and arrowheads and a lance, hunts game, and devises clothes out of animal skins; while teasers at the ends of chapters keep the tension high ("He would hunt big tomorrow, he thought.... But as it happened he very nearly never hunted again"). The moral of the story: it pays to write your favorite author and ask for another helping. Ages 12-up.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Grade 5-9-At the conclusion of Hatchet (Macmillan, 1987), Brian Robeson is rescued after surviving a plane crash and summer alone in the north Canadian woods. Now, in this second sequel, Paulsen shows what would have happened if the 13-year-old boy had been forced to endure the harsh winter. For a brief time, Brian lives in relative luxury, living off the contents of the recently recovered survival pack, which included a gun for hunting. Then, his freeze-dried food runs out and his rifle fails, and he realizes how careless and complacent he has become. Suddenly aware of the changing seasons, he works frantically to winterize his shelter, fashion warmer clothes from animal skins, and construct a more powerful bow and arrow. About the time he has mastered winter survival, he discovers a dog-sled trail that leads him to a trapper and final rescue. The same formula that worked before is successful here: the driving pace of the narration, the breathtaking descriptions of nature, and the boy who triumphs on the merits of efficient problem solving. The author's ability to cast a spell, mesmerize his audience, and provide a clinic in winter survival is reason enough to buy this novel. Although the plot is both familiar and predictable, Paulsen fans will not be disappointed.?Tim Rausch, Crescent View Middle School, Sandy, UT
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Warning: this book is too graphic!, Sep 23 2008
This review is from: Brian's Winter (Mass Market Paperback)
I am no stranger to nature, hunting and fishing and have read many of this type of survival book written by various authors. In all fairness Brian's Winter did have several interesting survival tips and unusual facts about nature; however, I would NEVER recommend this book to anyone because of some of the content. People generally enjoy this type of book because of the adventure, the clever survival ideas, the descriptions of nature and the feelings of peace and of the deeper love of nature they instill. Naturally, as one expects in this genre of book, there are descriptions of life and death. The reason I am writing this review is to ALERT people that Brian's Winter's lurid, detailed description of the wolves killing the majestic moose is very disturbing. The book includes enough other examples of the necessity of Brian and animals needing to kill to survive. I am not squeamish or an animal rights activist, I have seen animals killed and know that it is necessary; but the torturous, detailed narrative is not needed, is not wanted and is not appreciated. I will never enjoy the beauty of a moose or a wolf again. The general sense of nature being beautiful and refreshing have been completely shattered and all that remains is a desolate view of nature all boiling down to only predator and prey. People may say it is just realism and a true part of nature; but no one needs to have their love of nature marred by such sensationalistic gore! I am so sorry that I ever read this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing sequel, Sep 11 2006
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This review is from: Brian's Winter (Mass Market Paperback)
This is the sequel to Hatchet. The what if continuation of Brian's stay. This is equally as good as Hatchet, and just as interesting, making it one of Gary Paulsen's best. This is a book for everyone, and is filled with excitment and great scenes. those who like survival stories, Gary Paulsen, or even just anyone will enjoy reading this novel.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brian's Winter, July 8 2004
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This review is from: Brian's Winter (Mass Market Paperback)
This was a great book. I loved that we were able to find out about Brian after the summer. Gary Paulsen responded well to his readers comments.
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