Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Book discussion is July 10 at 6pm
After an airplane crash Brian is alone and lost in the wilderness. He is able to survive by using his hatchet the one and only tool he has. It will be a short quick read. Perfect for summer reading.
Take a look at all the awards this book has won:
Newbery Honor (1988), Young Hoosier Book Award for 6-8 (1991), Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award Nominee (1990), Buckeye Children's Book Award for 6-8 (1991), Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1995) Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (1990), Sequoyah Book Award for Young Adult (1990), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award (1989), Golden Archer Award (1989), Soaring Eagle Book Award (1997), Iowa Teen Award (1990), Virginia Readers' Choice Award for Middle (1989), William Allen White childrens book award (1990
Don't forget to sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Program at MPL!
