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Born into the middle of World War II, Gary Paulsen's turbulent childhood provided plenty of subject matter for his bestselling novels, and the librarians in his life gave him the inspiration and support to explore the world through books. As a soldier himself, his storytelling technique developed, and for the first time he shares his own.
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English
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Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod-the eleven hundred and eighty mile sled-dog race through the Alaskan wilderness-in dangerous ignorance and with a fierce determination. For seventeen days, he and his team of dogs endured blinding wind, snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, hallucinations-and the relentless push to go on. Winterdance is the enthralling account of a stunning wilderness...
9) Woodsong
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English
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For a rugged outdoor man and his family, life in northern Minnesota is a wild experience involving wolves, deer, and the sled dogs that make their way of life possible. Includes an account of the author's first Iditarod, a dogsled race across Alaska.
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English
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"The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companion: his animals. Sled dogs rescued him in Alaska, a sickened poodle...
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Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"When Brian Robeson goes to visit his dad in Canada, the last thing he expects is that his plane will crash and he'll be stranded in the wilderness. Learn about the author's harrowing real-life experiences that are the basis of the novel. Get the facts about the dangers Brian faces in the Canadian North Woods and learn about foraging, fishing without gear, and how to start a fire without matches"--Provided by publisher.
13) Gary Paulsen
Author
Publisher
Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life, publications, and writing habits of Gary Paulsen, author of such popular novels as "Hatchet" and "Dogsong," as well as non-fiction works.
Author
Publisher
McFarland & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"American novelist Gary Paulsen is best known for his young adult fiction, including bestsellers Nightjohn, Soldier's Heart and Woods Runner. This literary companion introduces readers to his life and work. An A-to-Z guide explores themes such as alcoholism, coming of age, slavery, survival and war. A glossary defines terms unique to his work"--Provided by publisher.
17) Nightjohn
Publisher
Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Sarny's brutal life as a slave on the Waller plantation becomes even more dangerous when a newly arrived slave, Nightjohn, offers to teach her how to read.
18) Gary Paulsen
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Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
A biography of an author whose varied experiences provided background for many of his adventure stories, historical novels, sports books, and nature stories.
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