Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

189 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared--and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor. Hatchet has also been nominated as one of America's best-loved novels b...

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Moods

adventurous 94%
tense 42%
inspiring 31%
hopeful 28%
emotional 25%
challenging 24%
informative 21%
reflective 21%
dark 15%
sad 9%
mysterious 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 34%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.41

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