Description
The Riverhas a bold new look–and continues the engrossing survival story of the Newbery Honor book,Hatchet.
The government sends Brian back to the Canadian wilderness in this beloved follow-up to the award-winning classicHatchetfrom three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen!
Two years after Brian Robeson survived fifty-four days alone in the Canadian wilderness, the government wants him to head back so they can learn what he did to stay alive. This time Derek Holtzer, a government psychologist, will accompany him. But a freak storm leaves Derek unconscious. Brian’s only hope is to transport Derek a hundred miles down the river to a trading post. He’s survived with only a hatchet before–now can Brian build a raft and navigate an unknown river?
For the first time it’s not only Brian’s survival that’s at stake. . .
Gary Paulsenis the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books:The Winter Room, Hatchet,andDogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Associationfor his lifetime achievement in young adult literature.
Target Age: 10 and up
Ember
Pub Date:March 13, 2012
5.5″Wx8.25″Hx0.4″D
176 pages
paperback
