McFarland Companions to Young Adult Literature American novelist Gary Paulsen is best known for his young adult fiction, including bestsellers Nightjohn, Soldier's Heart, and Woods Runner.
He has the strength and singleness of mind that young Gary saw inSergeant Ryland in Eastern Sun, Winter Moon. Charles. Goddard. Charles Goddard, the fifteenyearold inSoldier'sHeart who enlisted in the First Minnesota ...
Gale, David. “The Maximum Expression of Being Human.” School Library Journal, June 1997, p. 24. Gale Group. Major Authors and Illustrators for Children and Young Adults. “Gary Paulsen.” 2nd ed. Hand, Dorcas. Review of Dancing Carl.
... Gary Minnesota Robert S. Locke alcoholic army The Crossing Manny Bustos Juárez, Mexico sergeant Uncle David blacksmith Popcorn Days and Carley Norsten, MN Buttermilk Nights Uncle David farm worker The Winter Room Eldon and Wayne ...
A biography of the outdoor adventurer and author, whose writing includes adventure stories, historical novels, sports books, and nature stories.
Much of Gary Paulsen’s life has been lived close to the natural world.
Books analyzed in this volume include: -Brian's Winter -Dogsong -Hatchet -The Island -Winter Room