In an interview with The New York Times, Paulsen was asked about the semiautobiographical nature of his books. At the time of the interview, he had just published the novel "The Legend of Bass Reeves," which is the story of a former slave who becomes "the most successful federal marshall in American history." Although the book is based on the real life of Bass Reeves, Paulsen admits in the interview that he injected some of his own characteristics into Reeves and included some of his own experiences in the story. To justify having done that, Paulsen says, "The best writing is like carving pieces off your self." Later in the interview, he comments on his style:
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Hatchet by Gary Paulsen was published in 1987.
Gary Paulsen wrote the book Hatchet. It is a young adult novel about a boy surviving in the wilderness after a plane crash.
Action, I guess...? Hatchet is fantastic.
The publisher of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
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Gary Paulsen was inspired to write "Hatchet" by his own experiences with nature and survival in the wilderness, as well as by his admiration for true stories of survival. He drew upon his deep connection with nature and his interest in the rugged outdoor lifestyle to create the gripping tale of a young boy's struggle for survival in the wilderness.
The events in "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen take place in 1988.
The illustrator of the book "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen is Drew Willis.
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