The River (A Yearling Book) by Gary Paulsen
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Book Reviews of The River (A Yearling Book)
Book Review: The River
Summary: 5 Stars
I recommend this book to anyone who liked Hachet or Brian's Winter . I also recommend this book to anyone who likes adventure,wilderness,and a little comedy.In the beginning of the story, three guys from the goverment came to Brian's house and asked for him to go live out in the wilderness again. At first, he said "no,". Later he said "I have to ask my mom and dad first.They decided to do it for the goverment as long as he got all the survival equipmint his mom asked for. He got evreything till he got there. They didn't let him take it because they said it would be too much like a camping trip. All they let him take was a walkie talkie.
I think Brian is smart because he found fire rocks to start the fire with, but Derek is pretty dumd because he said I have to take notes on how you work. Derek refused to do anything. Brian asked him to get some boughes to make a soft bed but Derek even refused to do that.
A bad storm hits and Derek gets hurt and the walkie talkie breaks. Will Brian be able to save him ? To find out read The River.
Book Review: TheRiver
Summary: 5 Stars
Brian Robeson was a true survivor. This young boy survived alone in the Canadian Woods for 2 months with only a Hatchet.He has been asked to go back by the government to through this difficult process again so other will learn about this experience. Who Would Be That Crazy? He decides to do it; only this time he has someone with him, taking notes, and watching every move.
No matter how strong one may think you are the fears and nightmares never left Brian. The only consolation was Derek his companion who was caring and brought every thing possible for survival. Brian knowing that it could not be the same, he asked for the supplies to be left behind.
A bad storm changed both their lives. Derek was hit by lighting and was in a coma. Brian now had to save Derek's life and the only way been down the river, with only a map and knifes his task began. Tension and suspense continues through out the story, as we all know how dangerous the river can be. This story can be enjoyed by girls and boys 9 and Up.
Book Review: The River
Summary: 5 Stars
The River is a book about an adult that had just gotten back from the fifty-four day stay from the plane crash. He uses the hatchet in the book The Hatchet for protection and food. In this book, he puts the hatchet in a glass case and leaves it there when he goes back to do the trip all over again. After about a month of planning with Derek, Derek came over one day to ask if Brian wanted to do it again, but only for survival for others. When they arrive at the Necktie Lake, Brian said to leave the supplies in the plane. So they build shelter and get food after being eaten by mosquitoes and a really bad storm. Then one night, another storm comes back, only worse. Derek, being not so smart at the time, stands up and gets struck by lightning blowing up the emergency radio they had for emergencies only. So, Brian has to build a raft and get Derek on and go one hundred miles to get Derek out of unconsciousness. Now that I have given you bit and pieces of this book, you should have fun reading it. Enjoy!Book Review: "Brian does it again"
Summary: 5 Stars
In this sequel to Gary Paulsen's The Hatchet Brian finds himself faced with a new challenge. Instead of he himself surviving, he must get someone else to safety. Derek Holtzer asks Brian to do it again, to survive so that he can teach others to do it, but then he is struck by lightning, disabling him and forcing Brian to get him to safety before it's top late. The only option is the river that leads out to safety, as he is yet faced with another challenge.I thought that this book was an easy read, and it was fantastically crafted, just like any other Paulsen work. He brings fourth a style which is felt because of his experiences in the wilderness, and makes you go through all of the ups and downs that the character experiences. It was definitely a thrill ride from start to finish, with a good strong plot and lots of interesting details of survival. Overall I'd say that this book is a worthy sequel to Hatchet and a must for any Paulsen fan.
Book Review: The River
Summary: 5 Stars
Ready to start an exciting, mind thrilling adventure book? The river is for you. This book is about a 15-year old boy named Brian who survived in the bitter cold woods of Canada. Now some psycologists want him to do it again! Though it took some convinsing and thought, Brian and Derek (psycologist) finally leave. When the two fly over to the unfamiliar surroundings, Brian demands they leave the equipment except for a briefcase and communication phone. The day after they byild a shelter and literally stumbly upon a flint. With that they make a fire for heat and cooking. A couple days after, an astonishing thunder storm approaches them unexpectadly. Read the book to see the drastic situation.My opinion of the book is that it was very surprising. I doubt anybody knew anyhting would happen to the two, knowing Brian had experience. It was amazing. I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoys adventures. This book will have you out of your seat.