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Hatchet: the return

by Gary Paulsen · 1992

The thrilling sequel to HATCHET, the ultimate survival story. Two years earlier Brian had been stranded alone in the Canadian wilderness for fifty-four days with nothing but a hatchet. Somehow, he had survived. Now he can hardly believe it. He has been asked to return to the wilds, so that others can learn his skills. Only this time he won't be alone. This time he will be in control. But plans have a way of going wrong...

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