Brian's Winter by Gary Paulsen

Brian's Winter

Brian's Saga #3

Gary Paulsen

133 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade adventurous inspiring fast-paced

Description

Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author's book Hatchet, this story portrays what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet.

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Moods

adventurous 95%
tense 38%
inspiring 35%
reflective 26%
challenging 19%
hopeful 19%
informative 19%
emotional 11%
dark 7%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.68

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