Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

“Brian looked back and for a moment felt afraid because the wolf was so... so right. " One of my all time favorite books is Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.  It's about a 13 year old boy who is stranded alone in the wilderness of Canada with no food or shelter, but who learns how to survive when death is ready to greet him each day.  I like this book so much because it demonstrates how even in the face of great fear, survival is an option.  I recommend this book because Gary Paulsen is a fantastic writer who is so good with language and can make you feel like you are in the shoes of his main character.  You will like this book if you enjoy survival stories set in the outdoors, but also if you are interested in the psychology of survival. Click here to read a sample