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Gary Paulsen

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

Index to Children's Book Authors

Great bio and links, and the same for hundreds of other authors

Vital Stats

Birth

17 May 1939
(age 69)

Birthplace

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Death

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Best Known As

The author of Hatchet