Brians Winter, Gary Paulsen
Brians Winter, Gary Paulsen
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Brian's Winter

Author: Gary Paulsen

Narrator: Richard Thomas

Unabridged: 3 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/11/2008


Synopsis

In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. Finally, as millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if Brian hadn't been rescued? What if he had been left to face his deadliest enemy--winter?

Gary Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate test and the ultimate adventure.

About The Author

Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young readers including three Newbery Honor books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. Look for Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Return and Brian’s Hunt on audio from Listening Library.


Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on May 09, 2020

more survivals for me! this book wasn't as fun as the first one - the book seemed less immediate than hatchet. maybe because of the way it was presented; as a "what if", rather than a regular story, the stakes seem lower, even though it is exactly the same. it's more like a writer's exercise than a......more

Goodreads review by Chantal on August 10, 2024

Loved this sequel more than the one before this one. A great story that kept me wondering how this would end for Brian. Nice touch about the skunk, I really had to laugh about it. Easy read and I hope to read book 4 soon! Great series for youngsters and people who like adventure.......more

Goodreads review by Celeste on July 05, 2017

Until last month, I didn’t even realize that Hatchet had a sequel. Turns out, it has four. How did I not know this?! I skipped over The River, the first sequel, for the time being, as it seemed like a repeat of the first but with an audience. Although I have to confess, I’ll probably be reading it s......more

Goodreads review by Anthony on November 08, 2021

Being Alone in the middle of nowhere isn’t very fun, but being cold and alone takes it to a whole other level; just ask Brian Robeson. “Brian’s Winter” is a continuation of Gary Paulsen’s book “Hatchet”. Actually it is a reimagining of what would have happened to Brian Robeson if he wasn’t rescued an......more

Goodreads review by Dylan on January 09, 2018

This book is totally not good. Like it's bad. Real bad. If you like romantic comedies, then don't read it. It's about a man and then the man totally dies. If there was a way to give it a zero then I would. Nasty. What an ugly book. What a sorry excuse for a use of my time. Waste. Heartbreak. That's......more


Quotes

"Paulsen crafts a companion/sequel to Hatchet containing many of its same pleasures...Read together, the two books make his finest tale of survival yet."
--Kirkus Review, Pointer

"Paulsen at his best."
--Booklist

"Breathtaking...mesmerizing."
--School Library Journal


Awards

  • ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers
  • Arkansas Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award
  • Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award
  • Iowa Teen Book Award
  • Massachusetts Children's Book Award
  • New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award
  • Parenting Best Children's Book
  • Tennessee Volunteer State Award
  • Wisconsin Golden Archer Award