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Gary Paulsen is an American author who has written over 200 books, primarily fiction for children and young adults focused on wilderness survival. Some of his most famous works include the Brian's Saga series about a boy surviving alone in the wilderness, as well as Hatchet, which was his first book published in 1987. Many details in Paulsen's wilderness novels are based on his own experiences competing in extreme races and holding dangerous jobs during his adventurous early life.

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Gary Paulsen is an American author who has written over 200 books, primarily fiction for children and young adults focused on wilderness survival. Some of his most famous works include the Brian's Saga series about a boy surviving alone in the wilderness, as well as Hatchet, which was his first book published in 1987. Many details in Paulsen's wilderness novels are based on his own experiences competing in extreme races and holding dangerous jobs during his adventurous early life.

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Top Ten Things to Know About GARY PAULSEN


Directions: Read the attached sheet about Gary Paulsen, and answer all of the following questions. PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL ANSWERS ARE ON THIS ONE SHEET. Your teacher will review all this information with you later. Do the best that you can now. 1. About how many books has he written? 2. Does Paulsen write fiction or nonfiction books? 3. Which of the following books came first in the Brian series? Which is last? Brians Winter Hatchet The River

4. True or False? Many of the details in Paulsens wilderness novels are based on his own experiences. 5. True or False? Paulsen led an adventurous life as a young man, but now he spends all of his time writing. 6. When and where was Paulsen born? 7. Name Paulsens first book. 8. What is the name of the 1200 mi. long race in Alaska in which Paulsen competed? 9. Name two awards Paulsen has won. 10. Name two jobs Paulsen has had besides writing.

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