The government sends Brian back again to the Canadian wilderness with this beloved follow-up to the award-winning classic Hatchet from three-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary Paulsen!

Two years after Brian Robeson survived fifty-four days only in the Canadian wilderness, the federal government desires him to return to allow them to find out what he did to stay alive. This time Derek Holtzer, a authorities psychologist, will accompany him. But a freak storm leaves Derek unconscious. Brian’s only hope is to transport Derek 100 miles down the river to a trading post. He’s survived with just a hatchet before–now can Brian create a raft and navigate an unfamiliar river?

For the first time it is not only Brian’s survival that’s on the line .

An IRA-CBC Children’s Choice

A Parents Mag Best Reserve of the entire year

“Vividly written, a book that may, as intended, make sure you the visitors who hoped that Paulsen, like Brian, would ‘do it once again.’” -Kirkus Testimonials

Read all the Hatchet Adventures!

Brian’s Winter

The River

Brian’s Return

Brian’s Hunt