Hatchet: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Brian Robison, a teenage boy struggling through his parents divorce, is flying up north to stay with his dad for the summer. However, his plane crashes and he is forced to survive the Canadian wilderness. Now living in a world completely opposite of his own, he is now able to discover himself in this forsaken and misunderstood beautiful world.
Quick facts about Hatchet
- Title: Hatchet
- Author: Gary Paulsen
- First published: 1986
- Genre: divorce, plane crash, survival
- OpenLibrary ID: OL8125760W
Where to read Hatchet
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hatchet about?
Brian Robison, a teenage boy struggling through his parents divorce, is flying up north to stay with his dad for the summer.
Who wrote Hatchet?
Hatchet was written by Gary Paulsen.
When was Hatchet published?
Hatchet was first published in 1986.



