Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Hatchet

Youth

At age 14, Gary Paulsen ran away from home to join a carnival

Author: Gary Paulsen

After traveling with the carnival, he also worked as a farmer, engineer, construction worker, truck driver, and sailor before he decided to become a writer.

Gary Paulsen was born on May 17, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Hatchet Summary

Hatchet tells the story of Brian, a boy who becomes stranded alone in the Canadian wilderness. He must learn how to survive without any guidance, and make it through the challenging elements.

Awards

Other Works

Early Writing Career

Gary Paulsen has published over 175 books, and 200 articles. Popular titles include: Dogsong, Soldier's Heart, and The Island.

Hatchet won a Newbery Honor Award, and was the winner of the 1990 William Allen White Children's Book Award.

Gary Paulsen begin his writing career in a rented cabin in rural Minnesota.

First Published Novel

Today

Hatchet

His first published novel was The Special War, in 1966.

Gary Paulsen continues to actively write and publish novels. His most recently published book was Liar, Liar, which was published in 2011.

Author Interview

Hatchet was published in 1987. Gary Paulsen published four books proceeding it, which became Brian's saga.