What was Gary Paulsen inspiration for writing Hatchet?
“I liked writing Hatchet because it felt real to me, everything that happened to Brian, in some form or another, had happened to me and I think that made Brian’s experience seem as if the readers were alongside him as they were reading.”
Is Hatchet a good book?
Hatchet is definitely not a little kid’s survival book. There is intense trauma and vividly dark descriptions. Aside from those few details, it is a page turner in its own way. It is a survival book and is emotional at times.
How does Gary Paulsen have ample material in which to write his powerful stories?
A youthful summer of rigorous chores on a farm; jobs as an engineer, construction worker, ranch hand, truck driver, and sailor; and two rounds of the 1,180-mile Alaskan dogsled race, the Iditarod, have provided ample material from which he creates powerful stories.
What is the theme of Brian’s Hunt?
Gary Paulsen expertly delivers a riveting story that brilliantly combines two of his great themes: the human animal’s place in nature, and the mysterious and wonderful bond between humans and dogs.
What is the resolution of Brian’s Hunt?
Falling action:Susan leaves with the rescue team while Brian hunts for the bear. Resolution:Brian is almost killed by the bear but the dog helps get the bear off of him. Brian kills the bear but he couldn’t have did it without the dogs help.
What is the conflict in Brian’s Hunt?
nature conflict. Brian has to hunt a bear in the wild but the bear starts to hunt him. Another conflict is a man vs. self, Brian is always thinking about the plane crash that started him in the wilderness and he also has nightmares about the plane crash where he relives his terrible experience.
What is the Lexile level of holes?
This book’s Lexile measure is 660L and is frequently taught in the 6th to 8th grade.
Where can I find AR test answers?
Teachers can check Accelerated Reader test answers by logging into the classroom management system with their teacher account. Test questions and answers can be created and edited by selecting “Manage Quizzes” in the teacher interface.