A review by rmckevitz
Northwind by Gary Paulsen

4.0

I first read Gary Paulsen (The Island) when I was in 8th or 9th grade and it had a profound impact on me. A decade and a half later, I am still a huge fan. Grateful to have had the opportunity to read this in one sitting, while enjoying nature…just as I imagine Mr. Paulsen would have wanted.

Note that this is a middle-grade/YA book, not plot forward, but more an exploration of one boy’s relationship with nature, much like The Island (which I think I preferred to this one just slightly).