![]() ![]() ![]() Every child should be able to fantasize about surviving on their own, and these books add a touch of realism to that fantasy. I think every kid should read these books, not only so they have a greater appreciation of what they have, but so they can see the beauty and harshness of nature. The sense of fulfillment and self-satisfaction that floods him whenever he succeeds at something drives him almost as much as his need to survive. And what I really love about these books is that they’re not romanticized. Seeing how someone survives and adapts is always incredibly interesting to me. This follow-up “what if?” book was a lot more fun because Brian seemed so happy! ![]() He learns to hunt big game and store meat and make clothes. By this point, he’s come to terms with his new life and is actually flourishing on his own in the wild. Spoiler-alert: he survives! And with a lot less angst than was present in Hatchet. What if Brian hadn’t been rescued, and had to ride out the winter in the Canadian wilderness? Would he survive? But I was intrigued by the synopsis of Brian’s Winter. ![]() Although I have to confess, I’ll probably be reading it sooner rather than later. 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. Until last month, I didn’t even realize that Hatchet had a sequel. ![]()
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