Gary Paulsen Books

This book is a collection of stories from Gary Paulsen's own life about dogs, horses, birds and even a whale who know more than we humans may assume. His understanding and admiration of animals is well known, and in This Side of Wild, which has taken a lifetime to write, he proves the ways in which they have taught him to be a better person.

The story revolves around Kevin Spencer, who navigates the chaos of planning a double wedding in his backyard, aiming to impress his girlfriend, Tina. As he manages his quirky relatives and their antics, humor and family dynamics take center stage, showcasing Kevin's role as the family's anchor. This engaging tale captures the challenges and joys of family life, making it a relatable and entertaining read for middle-school boys.

Paulsen and his team of dogs endured snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, and hallucinations in the relentless push to go on. Map and color photographs.

"Author Gary Paulsen portrays a series of life-altering moments from his turbulent childhood as his own original survival story. If not for his summer escape from a shockingly neglectful Chicago upbringing to a North Woods homestead at age five, there never would have been a Hatchet. Without the encouragement of the librarian who handed him his first book at age thirteen, he may never have become a reader. And without his desperate teenage enlistment in the Army, he would not have discovered his true calling as a storyteller"--

Kevin, known for his humorous antics, faces a pivotal moment as he decides to pursue Tina Zabinski, whom he considers the Most Beautiful Girl in the World. With newfound determination, he prepares to ask her out, but his usual penchant for scheming may complicate his plans. This story explores themes of love, courage, and the challenges of teenage romance.

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While backpacking in the desert, thirteen-year-old Mark falls into a tube of blue light and is transported into a more primitive world, where he must use his knowledge and skills to survive.

Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.

Built around the assessment objectives for AS and A2 level English, offering explanations, examples, exercises, summaries, a glossary of key terms and suggested answers.

In the new virtual reality game Brett and Todd try out buzz-bugs are a deadly pest. When both boys see a buzz-bug attacking their teacher, but nobody else does, they realise something has gone wrong. They must play again, but this time they're fighting for their lives. Suggested level: primary, intermediate

A young boy's journey transforms into a harrowing survival tale as he sets sail to honor his uncle's last wish. Confronted by the vastness of the ocean, David faces relentless storms and the perils of sea life. With limited supplies and the aftermath of a violent tempest, he must navigate not only the treacherous waters but also the challenges that test his resilience and courage. This gripping adventure highlights the stark contrast between life on land and the unforgiving nature of the sea.

Millions of readers of Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Winter , and Brian’s Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization.When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt.From the Hardcover edition.

A companion to Hatchet tells the story of what might have happened if thirteen-year-old Brian was not rescued and follows his struggle to survive against the challenges of a northern winter. Reprint. K. SLJ. AB. PW. VY.

In this financial comedy, Kevin faces the challenge of being broke while navigating his tendency to lie. As he seeks ways to earn money, he encounters a series of chaotic misunderstandings. Gary Paulsen crafts an engaging and relatable teen protagonist, showcasing Kevin's human flaws and the humorous situations that arise from them, making for an entertaining exploration of adolescence and the quest for financial stability.

So many readers have written and What happened to Sarny, the young slave girl who learned to read in Nightjohn? Extraordinary things happened to her, from the moment she fled the plantation in the last days of the Civil War, suddenly a free woman in search of her sold-away children, until she found them and began a new life. Sarny's story gives a panoramic view of America in a time of trial, tragedy, and hoped-for change, until her last days in the 1930s.

The story follows Bass Reeves, who, despite being born into slavery, rises to become one of the most successful US Marshals in the Wild West. His remarkable journey showcases themes of resilience, justice, and the fight against oppression, highlighting his significant contributions to law enforcement during a tumultuous period in American history. Through his adventures, the narrative explores the complexities of race and identity in the frontier, illustrating how Reeves defied societal expectations to carve out a legacy of bravery and integrity.

On a moonlit winter night, a team of dogs pulls a sled, taking the narrator and readers on a wondrous ride through the snow, into and out of the woods. It is a ride you'll wish would never end.Through this exquisite prose poem, Gary Paulsen shares the joy, the beauty, and the grandeur of the outdoors. With his joyous text and Ruth Wright Paulsen's exuberant and expressive illustrations, Dogteam is a celebration of nature, a dance that invites everyone to join in.

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 by PBS’s The Great American Read. Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother’s infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present. At first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills—how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire—and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.

Samuel, 13, spends his days in the forest, hunting for food for his family. He has grown up on the frontier of a British colony, America. Far from any town, or news of the war against the King that American patriots have begun near Boston.But the war comes to them. British soldiers and Iroquois attack. Samuel’s parents are taken away, prisoners. Samuel follows, hiding, moving silently, determined to find a way to rescue them. Each day he confronts the enemy, and the tragedy and horror of this war. But he also discovers allies, men and women working secretly for the patriot cause. And he learns that he must go deep into enemy territory to find his all the way to the British headquarters, New York City.

The story follows Kevin, whose talent for lying leads to a series of humorous complications with friends, family, and teachers. As his web of deceit grows, he must confront the consequences of his actions and find a way to stop lying for good. The narrative explores themes of honesty, friendship, and the challenges of growing up while navigating the repercussions of his fibs.

A teenager left on his own travels west in a kit car he built himself, and along the way picks up two Vietnam veterans, who take him on an eye-opening journey.

Few novels cut to the heart of the matter so elegantly or eloquently ... Nightjohn should be required reading. School Library Journal

From the living legend and award-winning author of Hatchet comes a laugh-out- loud middle-grade romp about a boy, his free-thinking dad, and the puppy- training pamphlet that turns their summer upside down.

Set in a rural Minnesota farmhouse, the story explores the bond between two brothers as they navigate the changing seasons and their family's history. Through vivid storytelling, Paulsen captures the beauty of nature and the importance of family traditions. The narrative intertwines personal growth with themes of resilience and the passage of time, making it a poignant read for young audiences. This edition includes bonus content that enriches the original tale, offering deeper insights into the characters and their experiences.

Because of his success surviving alone in the wilderness for fifty-four days, fifteen-year-old Brian, profoundly changed by his time in the wild, is asked to undergo a similar experience to help scientists learn more about the psychology of survival.

Gary Paulsen’s funny follow-up to Lawn Boy is full of big surprises and big laughs. Lawn Boy The summer I was twelve, mowing lawns with Grandpa’s old riding mower turned into big business. With advice from Arnold the stockbroker, I learned all about making money. Six weeks and hundred of thousands of dollars later, life got more complicated. You see, the prizefighter I sponsor, Joey Pow, won a big fight. And a TV interview made me famous. As Arnold says, “Capitalism plus publicity equals monster commerce.” Even my best friends wanted a piece of the action. Meanwhile, some scary guys showed up at Joey’s gym. . . .

Two boys, separated by the canyons of time and two vastly different cultures, face the challenges by which they become men. Coyote Runs, an Apache boy, takes part in his first raid -- the one that will usher him into manhood. He is to be a man for but a short time....More than a hundred years later, while camping near Dog Canyon, fifteen-year-old Brennan Cole becomes obsessed with a skull that he finds, pierced by a bullet. He learns that it was the skull of an Apache boy executed by soldiers in 1864. A mystical link joins Brennan and Coyote Runs, and Brennan knows that neither boy will find any peace until Coyote Runs' skull is returned to an ancient sacred place. In a grueling run through the canyon to return the skull, Brennan faces the challenge of his life.

This stunning New York Times Bestseller from the survival story master, set along a rugged coastline centuries ago, does for the ocean what Hatchet does for the woods, as it relates the story of a young person’s battle to stay alive against the odds, where the high seas meet a coastal wilderness. When a deadly plague reaches the small fish camp where he lives, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next, unsure of his destination. Yet the deeper into his journey he paddles, the closer he comes to his truest self as he connects to “the heartbeat of the ocean . . . the pulse of the sea.” With hints of Nordic mythology and an irresistible narrative pull, Northwind is Gary Paulsen at his captivating, adventuresome best.

In June 1861, when the Civil War began, Charley Goddard enlisted in the First Minnesota Volunteers. He was 15. He didn't know what a "shooting war" meant or what he was fighting for. But he didn't want to miss out on a great adventure. The "shooting war" turned out to be the horror of combat and the wild luck of survival; how it feels to cross a field toward the enemy, waiting for fire. When he entered the service he was a boy. When he came back he was different; he was only 19, but he was a man with "soldier's heart," later known as "battle fatigue."

The story follows John Borne's desperate quest to track a doe he believes possesses the ability to defy death. As he navigates the wilderness, his mission becomes intertwined with his hope to save his grandfather, who is battling cancer. This poignant tale explores themes of love, loss, and the lengths one will go to for family, resonating deeply with young adult readers. Recognized as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, it captures the emotional struggle between hope and reality.

In the old days there were songs. Something is bothering Russel Susskit. He hates waking up to the sound of his father's coughing, the smell of diesel oil, the noise of snow machines starting up. Only Oogruk, the shaman who owns the last team of dogs in the village, understands Russel's longing for the old ways and the songs that celebrated them. But Oogruk cannot give Russel the answers he seeks; the old man can only prepare him for what he must do alone. Driven by a strange, powerful dream of a long-ago self and by a burning desire to find his own song, Russel takes Oogruk's dogs on an epic journey of self-discovery that will change his life forever.

In 1768, a gunsmith named Cornish McManus built a rifle of such accuracy that he know he could never create another like it. He intended to treasure his masterpiece, but with a new wife to provide for, he felt pressed to sell it. Soon the rifle was helping one John Byam become a legendary sharpshooter in the American Revolution. But when Byam succumbed to dysentery, the weapon was passed on to yet another owner...and then to another and another, until the present day. Strangely, in all the time of the rifle after John Byam's death and through all the people who looked at it and held it to their shoulder, not once in the life of the rifle did anybody ever think to see if it was loaded. The rifle was loaded.

A teenage girl and an old Indian are brought together by the same haunting dream.

Kevin Spencer, known for his humorous mishaps, takes on the challenge of running for office, bringing his signature blend of big ideas and comedic blunders to the political arena. His unconventional campaign promises to deliver a fresh and entertaining perspective on politics, showcasing his knack for tackling serious issues with a lighthearted touch.

The story of how Paulsen risks his life attempting to complete the Alaskan Iditarod - A one thousand mile race through the Arctic wasteland, totally dependent on his sled dogs.

Zweimal hat Brian in der Wildnis überlebt. Und zweimal ist er zurückgekehrt in die Zivilisation. Aber er kommt in der Stadt nicht zurecht; er fühlt sich fremd. Ein folgenschweres Missverständnis führt ihn zu einem blinden Mann, der als Einziger erkennt, was alle anderen übersehen haben: dass Brian die Farben und die Stimmungen der Wildnis braucht, dass Brian dort suchen muss, was er verloren hat -- in der rauen Natur mit ihren Gefahren und Gesetzen. -- Cover, page [4]

Gary erlebt während des 2. Weltkrieges ein ganz besonders Weihnachtsfest, das für seinen todkranken Vetter das letzte sein wird.

Wenn der Winter kommt, gibt es auf der Farm im Norden Minnesotas wenig zu tun. Dann sitzen Eldon und sein Bruder Wayne mit den Eltern, mit Großonkel David und mit Nels, dem alten Knecht, im Wohnzimmer, dem -Winterzimmer-, und hören den Geschichten zu, die Onkel David von früher erzählt, als er und Eldons Großvater noch in Norwegen lebten.§In Paulsens Buch wird eine Zeit wieder wach, die längst schon nicht mehr existiert, die uns aber in ihrer Unerbitterlichkeit wie Zartheit gefangennimmt.

When his camp van crashes into a raging river, Daniel Martin is plunged into a frightening position. Suddenly the campmates who call him "dork breath" and "retard" because he is a slow learner are depending in him for survival. Daniel could save himself. Or risk everything to try to rescue the bullies too. Night is approaching, and desolate mountains surround them. Even if the boys do make it to shore, their dangerous ordeal is just beginning.

Brian ist unterwegs zu seinem Vater, der hoch im Norden Kanadas lebt. Auf dem Flug dorthin erleidet der Pilot der kleinen Maschine einen Herzinfarkt. Wie durch ein Wunder überlebt Brian den Absturz. Nun muss er sich allein in der Wildnis zurechtfinden. Brian wird gerettet. Anderthalb Jahre später überredet ihn der Überlebenstrainer Derek, noch einmal die Ausnahmesituation von damals nachzuleben. Die ersten Tage in der Wildnis vergehen mühelos, doch dann zerstört ein Blitz den Sender ihres Funkgeräts und Derek wird schwer verletzt. Jetzt kann nur noch der Fluss Rettung bringen ...

2 Aussenseiter verbünden sich, um das brutale Schulleben zu überstehen. Harold bestimmt mit praxisfremden Methoden die tägliche Vorgehensweise, die stets in kleinen Katastrophen endet.

Fünfzehn ist der Ich-Erzähler, als er zu Onkel Harold und seiner Frau Mildred kommt, die im Norden Minnesotas eine Farm bewirtschaften. Es fällt ihm schwer, sich in der neuen Umgebung einzuleben. Auf eienr seiner längeren Erkundungen per Ski entdeckt er fernab von jeder Siedlung die Hütte des Foxman.

Es beginnt alles mit einer langen Zugreise. Ein Junge fährt zu seiner Großmutter, die nahe der kanadischen Grenze in einem Camp für Straßenbauarbeiter kocht. Die großen, bärenstarken Männer, die aufregenden Tage auf der Baustelle - eine raue Welt, in der der Junge aber auch viel menschliche Wärme erlebt. Wenn da nur nicht die Sehnsucht nach seiner Mutter wäre.

Things get out of hand for a twelve-year-old boy when a neighbor convinces him to expand his summer lawn mowing business.

Der 11-jährige Erzähler erlebt auf der verrückten Farm der Larsons ein aufregendes Abenteuer. Während er dort lebt, muss er sich vor dem geistesgestörten Hahn, einer riesigen Katze und der eigenwilligen Kuh Vivian in Acht nehmen. Zusammen mit seinem chaotischen Cousin Harris erleben sie lustige und chaotische Momente.

Drei spannende Romane des australischen Starautors in einem Band.

Das superspannende Lesevergnügen mit drei fesselnden Abenteuergeschichten: Im Black Water Lake regt sich ein Wesen aus uralter Zeit - Daniel und seine Kumpel verirren sich allein in der Wildnis - Tom und Brett geraten in ein Computerspiel, das plötzlich unangenehm realistisch wird ...

Mit fast sechzig Jahren erfüllt sich der Abenteurer Gary Paulsen seinen großen Jugendtraum: er kauft sich eine Harley-Davidson und macht eine Tour quer durch die USA. Aus der Fahrt wird eine Reise in die Vergangenheit. Paulsen erinnert sich an wichtige Begebenheiten in seinem Leben, an abenteuerliche Hundeschlittenrennen und Segeltörns, an Frauengeschichten und an gute Freunde. Und immer wieder denkt er über seinen Traum von der großen Freiheit nach. Ein Buch nicht nur für männer und Motorradfans

Podtitul: nádherné šílenství účastníků Iditarodu Gary Paulsen ve své knize se strhující autenticitou líčí, jak se z obyčejného obyvatele Colorada, manžela a otce rodiny, stane jeden ze "šílenců" řítících se 1500 mil napříč krutou zimní Aljaškou...Paulsenovu rodinu donutily finanční potíže odstěhovat se na sever, kde bylo možno najít poměrně levné bydlení. Usadili se v dřevěném srubu uprostřed lesů na severu Minnesoty, v místech, kde se bez psího spřežení v zimě neobejdete. Garymu Paulsenovi se však jeho psí smečka z dopravního prostředku nutného k obživě postupem času mění ve vášeň a smysl života. Se svými psy prožije velká vítězství i prohry, okamžiky napětí, radosti i smrtelného nebezpečí, ale i situace, které na čtenářově tváři vyloudí úsměv. Díky své až umanuté vytrvalosti a mnohdy možná i lehkomyslnosti se nakonec dostává na start nejznámějšího a nejnáročnějšího závodu psích spřežení - Iditarodu, na jehož trati jej teprve čeká opravdová životní zkouška - nikoli ohněm, zato mrazem, vichrem a ledem. Závod bílou divočinou je kniha pro všechny milovníky zvířat, divoké přírody, humoru a dobrodružství.

Mrazivé severské putování se psím spřežením Iditarodská stezka spojuje opuštěné zlatokopecké městečko Iditarod ve vnitrozemí s pobřežím Beringova moře a Aljašského zálivu. Název Iditarod v jazyce domorodců znamená „vzdálené místo“ a právě tam míří Gary se svým psím spřežením. Denním propojením s fascinující přírodou pozná sílu, něhu i brutalitu odlehlé divočiny. Na vlastní kůži zažije, jak vypadá hladový vlk i medvěd, a žasne, kolikrát si dokáže sáhnout na dno svých sil.