Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

208 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary middle grade adventurous fast-paced
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Brian is on his way to Canada to visit his estranged father when the pilot of his small prop plane suffers a heart attack. Brian is forced to crash-land the plane in a lake--and finds himself stranded in the remote Canadian wilderness with only hi...

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Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 42%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 31%
challenging 26%
emotional 26%
reflective 23%
informative 21%
dark 14%
sad 11%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 3%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 34%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.46

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