{"product_id":"hatchet-paperback","title":"Hatchet - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Paulsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDrew Willis\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Newbery Honor-winning survival novel \u003ci\u003eHatchet \u003c\/i\u003ewith a pocket-sized edition perfect for travelers to take along on their own adventures. This special anniversary edition includes a new introduction and commentary by author Gary Paulsen, pen-and-ink illustrations by Drew Willis, and a water resistant cover. \u003ci\u003eHatchet \u003c\/i\u003ehas also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's \u003ci\u003eThe Great American Read.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother's infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills--how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire--and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGary Paulsen (1931-2021) was one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, \u003ci\u003eDogsong\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHatchet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Winter Room\u003c\/i\u003e. He wrote over 100 books for adults and young readers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrew Willis is an art director and illustrator working in New York City. Visit him at DrewWillis.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 03, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatchet\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42117771100295,"sku":"9781481486293","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6c070925f4f2c929ab5091284385a626.webp?v=1732527535","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/hatchet-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}