Gary Paulsen
Gary Paulsen (1939–2021) was a prolific American author of over 200 books, primarily children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories like Hatchet set in the wilderness.[1][2] Drawing from his own adventures as a trapper, hunter, and Iditarod dogsledder, his works often feature teens surviving in nature and achieving self-awareness.[3][5] He received the Margaret A. Edwards Award in 1997 for his contributions to young adult literature.[1][2]
Young Adult Fiction
Children's Literature
Survival
Adventure
Hatchet
The Voyage of the Frog
Shelf Life: Stories by the Book
Lawn Boy Returns
Paintings from the Cave: Three Novellas
The Car
Tracker
Woods Runner
Notes from the Dog
Masters of Disaster
Guts
Call Me Francis Tucket
The Winter Room
The Voyage of the Frog
Vote
The Treasure of El Patron
Family Ties (Liar Liar)
Brian's Return
Brian's Winter
Tucket's Ride
Alida's Song (Alida Series)
Dancing Carl
The River
Crush: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Love