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Brian's Winter

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1996

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Gary Paulsen

Brian's Winter

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canadian Wilderness • Contemporary

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

11-14 years

Lexile Level

1140L

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Super Short Summary

In Brian’s Winter, Brian Robeson, stranded in the north Canadian woods after a plane crash, must survive the harsh winter alone. Using newfound skills and makeshift tools, he contends with cold, hunger, a bear attack saved by a skunk, and hunts moose and deer for sustenance. He ultimately encounters a family of trappers and is eventually rescued. The book contains instances of animal attacks and hunting experiences.

Adventurous

Challenging

Contemplative

Suspenseful

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

36,731 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen is praised for its realistic and intense survival scenarios, providing an engaging alternative ending to Hatchet. Readers appreciate the vivid descriptions and the protagonist's resourcefulness. However, some criticize the repetitive nature of events and predictability. It's a gripping read for adventure enthusiasts and younger audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Brian's Winter?

A reader who would enjoy Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen is typically an adventurous young adult or middle schooler who loves survival stories and the outdoors. Fans of Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain will find this book particularly captivating due to its vivid depiction of wilderness survival and self-reliance.

4.4

36,731 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Character List

Brian Robeson

A teenager who must adapt to survive in the wilderness after a plane crash, using his resourcefulness and observations to handle the challenges of nature successfully.

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Canadian Wilderness • Contemporary

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

11-14 years

Lexile Level

1140L

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