Hatchet

Brian Robeson goes down in a plane crash. He has to figure out how to survive in the wilderness using only his common sense, and a hatchet. Will he survive? And will he ever be the same?

By: Gary Paulsen

Discovery Questions

Brian was afraid when he realized he may not be rescued for several days. When have you been afraid? Why? What did you do? Write about it. Share your writing with an adult.
Brian learned it took a lot of patience to learn all the lessons he would need to survive. Think of another story where someone needs to use patience. How are they like Brian? How are they different? Talk about it with an adult.
Brian misses the things we all take for granted: food, shelter, protection from insects. Do people everywhere have these comforts? Talk about it with an adult.
With an adult’s help, research why smoke keeps bugs away.

Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.