In "The River" by Gary Paulsen, the story follows Brian Robeson, who has already survived a harrowing plane crash and wilderness ordeal in "Hatchet." Now, he is tasked with revisiting the wilderness to help others learn survival skills. Accompanied by a researcher, Brian faces the challenges of the wild once more, which tests his resilience and resourcefulness. When an unexpected accident leaves the researcher incapacitated, Brian must rely on his survival instincts and past experiences to navigate the treacherous environment and ensure their survival. The story highlights themes of courage, self-discovery, and the profound connection to nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: A Hatchet Adventure, Hatchet, Hatchet Adventures, Thorndike Young Adult .

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

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 132 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 2012 by Perfection Learning .

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.