Gary Paulsen (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313335327)

Gary Paulsen, a three-time Newbery Honor winner, has written over 175 books for young adults and adults for over twenty years. His stories of adventure and survival are beloved by readers, teachers, librarians, and critics. This volume examines a sample of the most widely-known and widely-studied books by Paulsen. A biographical chapter demonstrates how Paulsen's life experiences, notably the Iditarod, have influenced his writing. Each book is analyzed for plot, characterization, setting, and themes, written at a level that is accessible for young readers, yet providing in-depth information for older readers.

Books analyzed in this volume include: -Brian's Winter -Dogsong -Hatchet -The Island -Winter Room

Author: James Blasingame
ISBN-10: 031333532X
ISBN-13: 9780313335327
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 08/30/2007
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.33h x 6.48w x 0.76d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2007 pg. 283
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2008 pg. 281 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Hornbook Guide to Children 10/01/2008 pg. 443 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2008 pg. 443 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw