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Hatchet (Piper) (Paperback)

by Gary Paulsen (Author)
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  • Paperback: 151 pages
  • Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books; New edition edition (11 Jan 1991)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330310453
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330310451
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 799,996 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The story of a young boy, the lone survivor of an aeroplane crash, who struggles to survive in the Canadian wilderness. From the author of "The Voyage of the Frog".

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very gripping, extremely good., 27 May 2002
By A Customer
When you first open this book and read through till the end, you will find yourself so absorbed in "Hatchet" that you shall not want to put this book down.
I felt sorry for the main character in the book called Brian Robeson whose parents have split up because his mother was having an affair with a different man. During this book it was called "The Secret".
Brain is on his way to spend time with his father. Before he left his mother gave him a present of a Hatchet. While travelling on the plane the pilot has a heart-attack and the plane crashes into the Canadain forests. Gary Paulson explains the stages of the heart attack very well and you will find this part very gripping.
The book from then on deals with Brain's survival, the search for food, the need for a fire and how he learns to cook and catch meat which at home he would never dream of doing.
After reading "Hatchet" you will realise how lucky you are for all of your home comforts.
One thing that I did not like was that sometimes the book was slightly boring. The reason that I thought it was boring is that Gary Paulson goes on a lot about him catching food and the struggle to do so. After hearing about the berries and then the fish, I was fed up by the birds.

I do not think that I would survive if I was placed where Brain was as I survive too much on home comforts.
Overall I thought this book was very good and I can't wait to read one of the follow ups, "Hatchet:The return", or "Hatchet:Winter".
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hatchet is an enthrawling novel, written thoughtfully., 27 May 2002
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"Hatchet", written by Gary Paulson, is about a boy called Brian who is travelling in a bushplane(a small two seated plane) to live with his father for the summer when the plane crashes. The reason Brian is going to his fathers is because his parents are divorced and Gary Paulson refers to this throughout the book. The pilot has a heart attack and Brian is left to crash land the plane in a lake and realises he is alone in the Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet(a small axe). As the plot progresses Brian begins to learn more about how to survive with only a hatchet given to him by his mother.
I would recomend hatchet to everyone as it is very intense and very enjoyable. If you have already read "Hatchet" there is also the option of Hatchet: Winter or Hatchet: the return, which both offer alternative endings to hatchet.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent book that you enjoy time and time again..., 31 Aug 2000
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This book is brilliant. It keeps you on the edge of your seat and has excellent detail. It is a must read. It shows survival skills, evolution and pure brilliance!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Both my son's (and me) enjoyed this book. Don't want to spoil the story too much but it's gripping, most kids will enjoy this!
Published on 9 Oct 2007 by Love Books

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly thrilling and mind grabbing.
The best book I have read this year. Hatchet is emotional, exciting and, best of all, realistic.
I found Brian's survival skills very educational e. Read more
Published on 27 May 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Hatchet , the classic story of survival against all odds.
I enjoyed reading this book, it kept me busy. it keeps you on the edge of your seat.

The pilot of Brian's plane dies while in flight and young Brian has to land the plane. Read more

Published on 27 May 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars It was a gruesome, exciting and an adventurous book.
Brian comes from the city and his mum and dad had split up and so he was going to see his dad in calafornia when the pilot had a heart attack and died he was left to control the... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars The best adventure story of all times
Hatchet is a great book of survival. It's about a boy whose parents have spilt up and he has gone to visit his father in an aeroplane. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Hatchet
Hatchet is a great story. It is a bout a boy who crashes in the wilderness in Canada all he has to survive is his hatchet what his mom gave him to put on his belt. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Hatchet was a good book, but let me tell you what I thought.
Hey! I am an eighth grader at a school in Italy. I have read the book Hatchet, and I thought it was great! I liked the authors use of imagination. Read more
Published on 20 May 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Hatchet was OK
Hatchet was a good book. In the beginning it was very boring, but it picked up. I think Gary Paulsen shouldn't spend so much time writing about the scenary. Read more
Published on 1 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a tale that kept me reading
I love the courage of this kid to keep himself alive after his plane crashed with only a hatchet. I envy him for his bravery. The ending is magical and much wanted. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Amateurish and Episodic
This book flat-out stinks. It reads as if it were dashed off during the commercials in an afternoon of TV watching.
Published on 2 Jan 1999

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