1. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Themes and Issues

2. Cessna 406 Introduced in Sept. 1983 Twin turboprop engine 14 seats
Maximum speed 230 mph
Range 1327 miles

3. Northern Canada
Brian is flying from Hampton, New York, to the oil fields in northern Canada
The 1327 mile range of the Cessna 406 would probably place him in the forests of northern Ontario when he crashed

4. Berries
Choke cherries
(Gut berries)
Raspberries

5. Porcupine Rodent with a coat of sharp spines or quills
Third largest rodent
29 species
Herbivore, eating leaves, twigs, herbs (bark in winter)
Often climbs trees to find food
Do not “throw” their quills
Quills

6. Other Birds Who Kept Brian Company√ √ X X
Sparrow
Robin