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Violence
Barely any
Animal encounters including a bear and wolves; hunting and trapping depicted
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Survival stress; isolation in extreme cold
What this book is about
An alternate-continuity sequel to Hatchet: Brian was not rescued in fall, and now must survive a Canadian winter alone in the wilderness. Paulsen delivers new survival challenges — trapping, building shelter against extreme cold, a bear encounter — in this parallel story that deepens Brian's character as a survivor. Intense but age-appropriate wilderness adventure.
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Animal danger
Hunting and trapping depicted
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