- Gary Paulsen is 72 years old
- Born: 17 May 1939
- Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Best known as:
The author of Hatchet
4 good links
- The Official Gary Paulsen Site
From his publishers, with Paulsen's own comments
- Learning About Gary Paulsen
Aimed at teachers; bio, book list, a few reviews
- BookPage: Gary Paulsen
He talks about boats, sleds and books in this 1997 interview
- A Writer of His Time
An English teacher's analysis of Paulsen's work
Gary Paulsen Biography
Gary Paulsen writes books for children and young adults. His tales often feature young people facing up to a harsh wilderness or a harsh family life. Paulsen is famously prolific; according to his publisher he has written more than 175 books. His most famous tale, Hatchet, is the story of a boy who survives in the Canadian wilderness with only the title tool for help.
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