Title: Brian's Hunt
Author: Gary Paulson
ISBN: 9780307929594
Location: 1B
Keywords: survival, wilderness, adventure, hunting, nature, resilience, courage, young adult, animal encounters, self-reliance, personal growth, solitude, revenge, survival skills, adaptation, healing, friendship, instinct, natural world, human and animal bond
Synopsis: In Brian's Hunt, Brian Robeson has returned to the wilderness once again, embracing the solitude and freedom he finds there. While canoeing through the northern lakes, he encounters signs of a bear attack and soon discovers that his friends—a family of Cree Native Americans he has bonded with—have been targeted. Determined to help and fueled by his own instincts, Brian embarks on a hunt for the bear responsible, using the survival skills he has honed over time.
As he tracks the animal through forests and across rivers, Brian confronts the realities of life and death in the wild, grappling with both the natural and emotional challenges that come his way. His journey is as much about finding peace and healing as it is about survival, reflecting his deep respect for the natural world and the lessons it teaches him.
Brian's Hunt is an intense and reflective continuation of Brian's story, exploring themes of loss, friendship, and the interconnectedness between humans and nature. Gary Paulsen weaves a tale of adventure and self-discovery, capturing Brian’s resilience and his unbreakable bond with the wilderness.
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