Gary Paulsen

7 summariesChildren's, Young Adult, Historical Fiction

Gary Paulsen is an American author known for his contributions to young adult literature, particularly in the adventure and survival genres. His notable works include "Hatchet," which follows a boy's struggle for survival in the wilderness, and "The River," a sequel that continues this theme. Other significant titles include "Dogsong," "Harris and Me," "Nightjohn," and "The Transall Saga."

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Books by Gary Paulsen

7 books available

Hatchet
Gary Paulsen
3.7 (309k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Stranded in the unforgiving Canadian wilderness with only a hatchet, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson must transform from a self-pitying boy to a resourceful survivor, battling hunger, fear, and the elements while grappling with the secret that shattered his family.
The River
Gary Paulsen
3.8 (22k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Tasked by the government to relive his harrowing survival, Brian Robeson must once again brave the wilderness, this time rafting an unconscious psychologist down a treacherous river after a lightning strike disables their only communication.
Dogsong
Gary Paulsen
3.7 (6k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A young Inuit boy, wanting to learn his people's old ways, takes a dog sled into the Alaskan wilderness to find his own identity.
Harris and Me
Gary Paulsen
4.2 (5k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A summer of outrageous farm escapades with his mischievous cousin Harris transforms a young boy's ordinary tenth year into a riotous, unforgettable adventure filled with heartwarming chaos and country charm.
Nightjohn
Gary Paulsen
3.8 (5k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
On a 19th-century Southern plantation, a slave risks severe injury to secretly teach a young girl to read, starting a dangerous spread of forbidden knowledge and hope.
The Transall Saga
Gary Paulsen
4.2 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Stranded in a prehistoric, alien-like world after a blinding flash, teenage Mark is thrust into a desperate struggle for survival among warring tribes, forging unexpected bonds and unlocking latent powers while relentlessly searching for a way back to his own time on Earth.
My Life in Dog Years
Gary Paulsen
4.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsBiography
From the loyal sled dog Cookie who saved his life to the brilliant Border Collie Josh, Gary Paulsen's memoir is a heartfelt tribute to the dozens of extraordinary canine companions who shaped his journey.