In "The Night the White Deer Died" by Gary Paulsen, a young boy named John is deeply connected to nature and the wilderness around him. The story unfolds as he grapples with the harsh realities of life and death in the wild. When a white deer, a symbol of purity and innocence, is killed, it becomes a profound turning point for John. This event forces him to confront themes of loss, the cycle of life, and the impact of human actions on the natural world. The story beautifully captures the boy's emotional journey and his evolving understanding of his surroundings. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Laurel-Leaf Contemporary Fiction .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 112 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2011 by Random House USA Inc .

Mr. Paulsen and his wife, Ruth Wright Paulsen, an artist who has illustrated several of his books, divide their time between their home in New Mexico, a boat in the Pacific, and adventures in the wilderness.