EPISODE · May 15, 2023 · 23 MIN

Why I Hate Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

from Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar

Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen, has sold more than 2.5 million copies. What's not to love in this landmark survival story? Charity shares our pleasure for all the good parts of Hatchet and asks us to take a closer look at some of the larger claims the book makes--especially to our boys--about identity, competency, hope, and survival. Check out:The Young Man and the Sea by Rodman PhilbrickFor Further Reading:Torn Asunder: Children, the Myth of the Good Divorce, and the Recovery of Origins edited by Margaret Harper McCarthyFind quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!

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