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The Remarkable Journey of Gary Paulsen: Author of "Hatchet" and a Tapestry of Adventures

Gary Paulsen, born May 17, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, crafted a life filled with diverse experiences that greatly influenced his writing. His early years were marked by the impact of WWII, witnessing a plane crash at age seven, and moving to Chicago with his mother. A multifaceted adult, he held various jobs, including teacher and soldier, before pursuing writing in 1966. Paulsen is best known for his beloved book "Hatchet," though he has penned over a hundred works, earning more than 50 literary awards. He also participated in the grueling Iditarod sled dog race.

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The Remarkable Journey of Gary Paulsen: Author of "Hatchet" and a Tapestry of Adventures

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  1. Hatchet: About the Author By: Hannah Trenkle Casey Politano Jacob Hauser

  2. Early Life • Gary Paulsen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 17th, 1939 • His early life was shaped by World War II: • His father was sent to Europe to fight in the war, and his mother had to move them to Chicago, where she found work at a munitions factory. • When he was seven years old, he witnessed a plane crash into the sea. ( in Hatchet a plane crashes)

  3. Adult Life • Gary had many jobs including being a teacher, solider, farmer, trapper, pro. archer and a singer! • In 1966, he began to write and has wrote over a hundred books since, fiction and nonfiction! • Gary Paulsen also liked sled dog races and took part in a 1,200 mile sled race called the Iditarod in 1983, and again in 1985. Then he discovered that he had a serious heart disease, which stopped him from a third attempt

  4. Other Books • Gary Paulsen has written over a hundred books, though the most popular—and his favorite—is Hatchet. Some of his other famous books are Lawn Boy and the Brian series. • His first book was called “The Special War”, a nonfiction book. • He has gotten over 50 awards for his many books.

  5. Bibliography • Paulsen, Gary. "Gary Paulsen." Random House, n.d. Web. 24 Oct 2011. http://www.randomhouse.com/features/garypaulsen. • Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. "Gary Paulsen." Author Biography. Holt, Rinehart, & Winston, n.d. Web. 24 Oct 2011. http://eolit.hrw.com/hlla/authorbios/index2.jsp?author=8garypaulsen. • Johnson, Jan, Terrie Katz, Lynn Makler, and Mitgang Gina. "Learning about Gary Paulsen." Paulsen page. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Oct 2011. http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/professional-development/childlit/paulsen.html.

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