The Inklings Tween Book Club: "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen
Join Rebecca Humphreys at the Mannington Public Library for an exciting book club designed just for tweens and teens! This month, we'll delve into Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. You can borrow the book from the Mannington Public Library, as well as through Libby and Hoopla.
But that's not all! We'll also have some snacks and interesting activities related to the book!
Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson, haunted by his secret knowledge of his mother’s infidelity, is traveling by single-engine plane to visit his father for the first time since the divorce. When the plane crashes, killing the pilot, the sole survivor is Brian. He is alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but his clothing, a tattered windbreaker, and the hatchet his mother had given him as a present.
At first consumed by despair and self-pity, Brian slowly learns survival skills—how to make a shelter for himself, how to hunt and fish and forage for food, how to make a fire—and even finds the courage to start over from scratch when a tornado ravages his campsite. When Brian is finally rescued after fifty-four days in the wild, he emerges from his ordeal with new patience and maturity, and a greater understanding of himself and his parents.
Grab a copy of "Hatchet" and register to join us for a lively discussion!
- Date:
- Monday, November 25, 2024
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Mannington Meeting Room
- Campus:
- Mannington Public Library
- Audience:
- Tween
- Categories:
- In Person Onsite