Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books
Here are the real events that inspired Gary Paulsen to write Brian Robeson's story in Hatchet and the other books which make up Brian's Saga: a stint as a volunteer emergency worker; the death that became the pilots death in Hatchet; plane crashes hes seen; and his own near misses.
He takes readers on his first hunting trips, showing the wonder and solace of nature along with his hilarious mishaps and mistakes. He shares special memories, such as the night he attracted every mosquito in the county, and how he met the moose who made it personal.
Readers may wonder how Gary Paulsen survived to write all of his books . . . Well, it took guts.
About the Brian's Saga Series
Books in series order
- 1.Hatchet(1987)
- 2.The River(1991)
- 3.Brian's Winter(1996)
- 4.Brian's Return(1999)
- 5.Brian's Hunt(2003)
- +Guts: The True Stories behind Hatchet and the Brian Books(2001)
Reading age: 11+ years
This series should be read in order.
Brian Robeson, sole passenger on a Cessna 406, is on his way to visit his father when the tiny bush plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness. With nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present, Brian finds himself completely alone.
Challenged by his fear and despair – and plagued with the weight of a dreadful secret he's been keeping since his parent's divorce – Brian must tame his inner demons in order to survive. It will take all his know-how and determination, and more courage than he knew he possessed.