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Brian Robinson, a teen grappling with his parents’ divorce, flies to the Canadian north for summer with his father. A sudden airplane crash strands him in the wilderness, forcing him to master survival skills and confront his inner strength in a stark, untouched world. His ordeal, set against the backdrop of Canadian oil fields and rugged terrain, serves as a powerful exploration of self‑perception and resilience. The story continues in the sequels "The River," "Brian's Winter," "Brian's Return," and "The Hunt."
First publish date: March 1, 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gary Paulsen
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