Brian must survive alone in the harsh Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes, with only a hatchet. He struggles against the bitter cold and wind as he works to start a fire, build shelters, and find food and water. After many close calls, Brian is able to locate the tail of the downed plane at the bottom of a lake and salvages supplies that help him endure until he is rescued. The book teaches the themes of perseverance and never giving up in the face of adversity.

1. HATCHET
GARY PAULSEN
RACHAEL NEELY PD1

2. SETTING
Time: 1980’s
Place: Hampton, New York, The Canadian
North Woods, and New York City.

3. CHARACTERS
PROSTAGINIST- Brian
Robeson, he is brave and
confident.
ANTAGINIST- Nature, windy,
cold, and bitter.

4. CONFLICT
Brian must find a way to
survive alone in the woods
after his planed crashed.

5. CLIMAX
When Brian finds a way into
the tail of the plane after a
tornado dislodges it from the
bottom of the lake.

6. THEME
KEEP TRYING
NEVER GIVE UP

7. RATING
I give this book a 5 out of 5
because I liked all of the action
and descriptive words.