Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

181 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared--and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22,357 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
tense 42%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 31%
challenging 26%
emotional 26%
reflective 23%
informative 21%
dark 14%
sad 11%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.45

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