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Gary Paulsen Biography
Writer
Gary Paulsen writes books for children and young adults. His tales often feature young people facing up to a harsh wilderness or a harsh family life. Paulsen is famously prolific; according to his publisher he has written more than 175 books. His most famous tale, Hatchet, is the story of a boy who survives in the Canadian wilderness with only the title tool for help.
Four Good Links
The Official Gary Paulsen Site
From his publishers, with Paulsen's own comments
Learning About Gary Paulsen
Aimed at teachers; bio, book list, a few reviews
BookPage: Gary Paulsen
He talks about boats, sleds and books in this 1997 interview
A Writer of His Time
An English teacher's analysis of Paulsen's work
Vital Stats
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Best Known As
The author of Hatchet