1. Author Study

2. A Little Bit about the Author  Gary Paulsen has written many books for young adults. His wife, Ruth Wright Paulsen has illustrated his books. They live in New Mexico by the Pacific Ocean.  He has won the Newberry Award on three books: The Winter Room, Hatchet & Dog Song  Gary is a favorite author among many students(mainly boys) 8 th grade – Juniors.

3. Top Reasons why students enjoy Gary’s Books:  Writes to the students level  Gives the perception of the boy next door  Books’ characters are easy to related to  Paulsen’s perspectives are to students’ understanding  Keeps the reader’s interest  Stories are very realistic  Stories offer solutions to life’s real problems

4. Some of the Books that Gary Paulsen has wrote:

5. More Gary Paulsen Books

6. And more Gary Paulson Books

8. Resources: Many more of Gary Paulsen’s books can be found @:  http://www.randomhouse.com/features/gary paulsen/ http://www.randomhouse.com/features/gary paulsen/  http://www.amazon.com/ http://www.amazon.com/  Faith Public/School Library