Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Themes and Issues

Cessna 406 Introduced in Sept. 1983 Twin turboprop engine 14 seats Maximum speed 230 mph Range 1327 miles

Northern Canada Brian is flying from Hampton, New York, to the oil fields in northern Canada The 1327 mile range of the Cessna 406 would probably place him in the forests of northern Ontario when he crashed

Berries Choke cherries (Gut berries) Raspberries

Porcupine Rodent with a coat of sharp spines or quills Third largest rodent 29 species Herbivore, eating leaves, twigs, herbs (bark in winter) Often climbs trees to find food Do not “throw” their quills Quills

Other Birds Who Kept Brian Company √ √ X X Sparrow Robin