Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

Brian’s Winter
By Gary Paulsen
Review By: Peter
Genre: Realistic Fiction

Brian’s Winter is one of the alternative sequels to Hatchet. It is the story of Brian if he had never been rescued and was forced to stay in the Canadian Wilderness for the winter. The main character, Brain is a smart, creative, and optimistic 13 year old boy. At first Brian is ignorant to the signs of winter nature is giving him. When he realizes winter is coming it is almost too late. Brian now knows he must get ready for the quickly oncoming and brutal Canadian Winter. His shelter is far from weatherproof and his clothing is barely holding together. Many questions still remain on what he will be able to do in the winter though. Will he be able to hunt, gather firewood and do many other things necessary for survival?
As the fall steadily progresses into winter Brian readies himself for the biggest challenge of his life, surviving the winter. He does get some indirect help from the animals though, because of his observant eye he learns from them. These few tips greatly help Brian and his quest for survival. Although Brian has proved he can survive through a Canadian Wilderness summer will that be enough to survive the winter? Read Brian’s Winter by Gary Paulsen to find out!