Stephanie S. reviewed on 4/17/2016 + 168 more book reviews

Excellent book---and an excellent premise, for those readers who have followed the "Hatchet" series. The author received comments that the earlier stories ended "too soon", because Brian Robeson was rescued from the Canadian wilderness (following a plane crash) "before it became really hard going." This book surmises Brian's experiences had he not been rescued---when the brutal -50 degree winter really set in.

Brian is resilient, logical, inventive. He is also respectful and often afraid of the woods he is trapped in. Paulson's writing has depth and reverence. The pages turn easily because each of Brian's experiences leads believably to the next scenario. Also, though written for young adults, this whole series does not pander to them. The hardships and methods that Brian must use to survive--including killing animals in order to eat and live--are faced squarely and not shied away from.

**** Four stars!

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