Hatchet and related readings

Beverly Cleary is a beloved author whose stories have delighted young readers for generations. She's the creator of the Ramona Quimby series and the adventurous tales of Ralph S. Mouse, like Runaway Ralph. Her books are known for their humor and relatable characters.

Christy Brown is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Platinum. This work showcases her expertise in literature and educational publishing.

Farley McGill Mowat (1921-2014) was born in Belleville, Ontario. The author of more than forty books, he was a popular and distinguished naturalist and conservationist whose internationally acclaimed novels, books for young readers, and memoirs have been translated into fifty-two languages and have sold more than seventeen million copies.

Gary James Paulsen (May 17, 1939 – October 13, 2021) was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming of age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.[ Source: [Gary Paulsen](https://en.wi...

Robert Lee Frost was an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in the United States. Known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech, Frost frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early 20th century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes.