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Name: Tracker
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Gary Paulsen

In the Minnesota woods, thirteen‑year‑old John must track a deer to provide meat for his family during the harsh winter. While pursuing the animal, he encounters a doe that leads him on a path of questioning his role as a hunter and the ethics of hunting. The story explores hunting, adolescence, and the relationship between humans and wildlife, offering a perspective that challenges the traditional hunt narrative. Aimed at children grades 4‑6, this tale blends adventure and environmental reflection while staying true to realistic scenarios of deer hunting in wilderness settings.

First publish date: 1984

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Gary Paulsen

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