Facts about Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen is 85 years old
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Best known as: The author of Hatchet
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Gary Paulsen Biography
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.