Cricket Readers Recommend

Hatchet

by Gary Paulsen

This is a book about a boy whose parents are divorced. While on a plane flying to Canada to see his father, the pilot dies of a heart attack! Brian is now left alone in a small airplane. Can he land it? Will he crash? How can he live when he's thousands of miles away from civilization? Find out in Gary Paulsen's Hatchet.

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Average: 3.3 (7 votes)
submitted by Alexis A., age 12
(August 24, 2008 - 7:26 pm)
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I haven't actually read this book yet, but I'm supposed to soon. After I read it, sometime next week, I get to go to a workshop on the book. We're going to build fires and practice survival skills. Thanks for the review. Now I actually want to read the book instead of just considering it something I have to do. Ever had that problem?:)

submitted by Brynne, age 13, A magic carpet
(September 21, 2008 - 5:25 pm)

Yummy! 5 chirps!

submitted by Willa C., age 12 5/4, a Smallish Bean
(November 2, 2008 - 8:59 pm)

Brynne, that sounds like such a cool trip! I love Hatchet. It's so realistic and detailed. And it's not just about Brian trying to survive in the wild, too -- it's about him discovering more about himself and learning new things every day.

submitted by Allison P., age 12, Orlando, FL
(November 22, 2008 - 8:15 pm)

I disliked this book and all GP books.

submitted by Reuben K, age 12, New Jersey
(December 15, 2008 - 7:33 pm)

Why do you dislike them? I don't want to insult your opinion, I'm just curious, since I personally I love his books.

submitted by Allison P., age 12, Orlando, FL
(January 14, 2009 - 4:23 pm)