I LOVED this book - an exciting tale of adventure and survival. ( )

I really enjoyed this book. Great survival story! A few grisly moments towards the end but all and all it was a great middle grade book. Kids could learn a lot from the experience of the protagonist. A major theme is to learn from your mistakes. ( )

Brian Robeson is a 13 year old boy that is normal teenage boy that has to learn quickly how to survive after the plane he is in crashes in the Canadian Wilderness. Brian's mom and dad recently got divorced, so he is carrying a great burden. But the struggles, trials, and tribulations he faces teaches him to adapt and grow in maturity. I love the changes in attitude and the finding of ones self that makes it's way in this book.

If you're looking for a survival book full of adventure, this is the book for you! Brian is on his way to visit his dad when the pilot of his small plane suffers a heart attack, which causes the plane to crash in the wilderness. Brian is alone in the wild with only his hatchet and the clothes on his back. Brian struggles to make shelter and find food for himself daily, but eventually he learns how to survive in the wild. This book is the first in the series. "Hatchet" is a perfect read for adventurous middle school readers. If students like "I Survived" books, they will like this too! ( )

Brian Robeson crashes a plane in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. He was flying to go visit his dad. Brian's parents recently got a divorce. This book is a story of survival with only a hatchet and a windbreaker. He has a hatchet that he has to learn how to use quickly. Will he survive the wilderness? Will he get to see his dad again? Will anyone rescue him or will he have to survive in the winderness forever?? ( )