Brian returns to the wilderness to discover where he truly belongs in this followup to the awardwinning classic Hatchet from threetime Newbery Honorwinning author Gary Paulsen As millions of readers of Hatchet The River and Brians Winter know Brian Robeson survived alone in the wilderness by finding solutions to extraordinary challenges. But now thats hes back to ordinary life he cant make sense of high school life. He feels disconnected more isolated than he did alone in the north woods. How can Brian discover his true path in life and where he belongs The answer is to return. Gay Paulsen skillfully explores the meaning of belonging and purpose and reminds us of a crucial rule of the wilderness expect the unexpected. Bold confident and persuasive. Publishers Weekly Starred Paulsen bases many of his protagonists experiences on his own and the wilderness through which Brian moves is vividly observed. Kirkus Reviews Starred Read all the Hatchet Adventures Brians Winter The River Brians Return Brians Hunt show more