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Brian Robeson, the survivor of Hatchet and its sequels, finds a wounded dog and senses looming peril. Driven by instinct and his bond with the animal, he ventures northward into the wild, confronting unknown threats while relying on the rugged terrain and his own experience. The tale follows his relentless search and the deepening connection between boy and animal amid the unforgiving Canadian landscape.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gary Paulsen
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