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Guts

The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books

Guts( )
Author: Paulsen, Gary
Read by: Lawlor, Patrick
ISBN:978-1-4558-0471-9
Publication Date:Oct 2012
Publisher:Brilliance Publishing, Inc.
Book Format:CD-Audio
List Price:USD $14.99
Book Description:

Here are the real events that inspired Gary Paulsen to write Brian Robeson's story in Hatchet, The River, Brian's Winter, Brian's Return, and Brian's Hunt: a stint as a volunteer emergency worker; the death that became the pilot's death in Hatchet; plane crashes he's seen; and his own near misses. He takes listeners on his first hunting trips, showing the wonder and solace of nature along with his hilarious mishaps and mistakes. He shares...
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Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.5 x 5.5 x 0.63 Inches
Book Weight:0.52 Pounds
Author Biography
Paulsen, Gary (Author)
Gary Paulsen was born on May 17, 1939 in Minnesota. He was working as a satellite technician for an aerospace firm in California when he realized he wanted to be a writer. He left his job and spent the next year in Hollywood as a magazine proofreader. His first book, Special War, was published in 1966. He has written more than 175 books for young adults including Brian's Winter, Winterkill, Harris and Me, Woodsong, Winterdance, The Transall Saga, Soldier's Heart, This Side of Wild, and Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books. Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room are Newbery Honor Books. He was the recipient of the 1997 Margaret A. Edwards Award for his lifetime achievement in writing for young adults.

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