Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books, (Hardcover)

from fuzzi

This book contains a series of short chapters about experiences in the author's life that he used when he wrote Hatchet. His tales of childhood exploring the woods of northern Minnesota were fascinating. Recommended, especially for those like myself who appreciate his body of works.

from matthewbloome

This was a tough book to pinpoint. Gary Paulsen is not your typical writer though. It seems like he could have written a lot of very interesting nonfiction about his life as an adventurous nature dweller (I won't say nature lover because I don't think it's as much about love as it is addictive de...

from VhartPowers

The true stories behind events he used in his story Hatchet with the main character Brian. Gary has a great sense of humor and I really liked it when he kicked the bear in the backside.

from missmath144

A must if you like Gary Paulson's Hatchet series. This book tells the true stories behind Brian's experiences. It's not an exciting read, but it's interesting, especially (as I said) for those of us who like Hatchet and its sequels.

from sroslund

There is very little debate over whether or not Gary Paulson's books are classics - the realness and heroism of his recurring main character, Brian, in Hatchet and "the Brian Books" has created undying fans throughout the generations. Many wonder how Paulson's writing can be so harrowing and yet ...