Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✰

When the pilot of the small plane Brian is on has a heart attack, Brian is stranded in the wilderness and has to learn how to fend for himself. I read this with my 9 year old son and we both really enjoyed it. I love a good survival story and this did not disappoint. Paulsen has a unique writing style where he uses repetition which took a little getting used to. I appreciated the themes of regrowth, perseverance, struggle, and triumph.