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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
tense
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
When I was a kid I devoured this book. I thought it was awesome. As an adult, I feel like I fooled into loving this story. Because it’s not as good as the original. The story progresses at a strong pace, until it’s just a race to the end. Like so much happens in one of the last chapters. The author was so good at getting in Brian’s head and then at the end, he was like “Nah I’m done.”
I stopped reading this book half way through because it wasn't as good as the first book at all.
The sequel to Hatchet. Brian goes back to the wilderness two years after his rescue. This time he doesn't go alone. A government psychologist goes with him so he can study how Brian survived in the wilderness so he can train others in survival skills. During a storm Derek is struck by lightning and falls into a coma. Brian is now alone again and he must build a raft and get Derek to safety. Can he make it out of the forest again?
Not as great as the 1st and 3rd book in my opinion, because it is more of a rehash of the first book without adding much new. The 3rd book at least is in winter which is interesting.
This was a fun bit of survival fiction. It's very fast moving. I'm always amazed at how compelling Paulsen's writing is where he doesn't have the luxury of dialogue. My 11 year old daughter loves this series.
Not as good as Hatchet, and more implausible, but a good and thought provoking read from Paulsen. These books open up vistas into nature and offer up a psychology of survival for teens and younger readers.
I read this one on the strength of the first book, [b:Hatchet|50|Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)|Gary Paulsen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1385297074l/50._SX50_.jpg|1158125], and although I don't think this one is quite as good, in combination with the first book, they make an incredible pair. More importantly, my 12-year-old son loved both of them and is looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
The premise, once again, is a little wild. Adults come looking for Brian to teach them what he knows about survival. Not impossible by any means, but the book ignores the fact that there are adults who have survived against the odds who would be better suited to the task. It's a YA adventure, so this is most appropriate. It does take into account one of my criticisms of the first book, however, and the hatchet is left behind in favor of more realistic pocket knives. I found it amusing that Brian was disappointed because it was so easy the second time - it wasn't the same at all and he didn't feel the sense of urgency that drove most of his activities the first time. Never fear, the unexpected comes to the "rescue" and Brian once again has to use his wits and drive to not only survive, but save his companion as well.
An amazing story. I am so impressed by these books that I will be giving copies to my three nephews. I highly recommend them because they teach kids that they are capable of more than they think.
The premise, once again, is a little wild. Adults come looking for Brian to teach them what he knows about survival. Not impossible by any means, but the book ignores the fact that there are adults who have survived against the odds who would be better suited to the task. It's a YA adventure, so this is most appropriate. It does take into account one of my criticisms of the first book, however, and the hatchet is left behind in favor of more realistic pocket knives. I found it amusing that Brian was disappointed because it was so easy the second time - it wasn't the same at all and he didn't feel the sense of urgency that drove most of his activities the first time. Never fear, the unexpected comes to the "rescue" and Brian once again has to use his wits and drive to not only survive, but save his companion as well.
An amazing story. I am so impressed by these books that I will be giving copies to my three nephews. I highly recommend them because they teach kids that they are capable of more than they think.
This book didn't have the oomph of Hatchet, but was probably worth reading (since it's so short). I actually thought the river time should have been expanded --- it seemed to sweep by very quickly given the title of the book.