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Gary Paulsen

Woods Runner

Gary PaulsenFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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Gary Paulsen

Woods Runner

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American Frontier • 1770s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

870L

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Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen follows 13-year-old Samuel Lehi Smith as he navigates the Pennsylvania frontier during the American War for Independence. After British soldiers attack his settlement and take his parents prisoner, Samuel embarks on a perilous journey to rescue them, garnering help from a network of spies and adopting an orphaned girl named Annie along the way. The book includes depictions of violence and wartime atrocities.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Gritty

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

10,237 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gary Paulsen's Woods Runner has been praised for its engaging narrative and vivid depiction of the American frontier. Readers commend its historical accuracy and the protagonist's resilience. However, some criticize its pacing and note that the detailed descriptions can occasionally slow the story. Overall, it’s a compelling read for both young adults and historical fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Woods Runner?

Readers who enjoyed Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George will appreciate Woods Runner. This novel appeals to middle-grade and young adult readers who relish historical fiction, wilderness survival tales, and gripping adventures set during the American Revolution.

4.2

10,237 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

176

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

American Frontier • 1770s

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

870L

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