Hatchet is a best selling novel that gives insight on what it looks and feels like to live in the wild. I think Gary Paulson wasn't just trying to teach reader like you and me about the wild, but the importants of family. In the book the main character gives insight about his family struggles, and some of these can hit close to home for you.

This novel is one of the best novels. I love it and i highly recommend it if you can handle bloody (violent) books. It is so much better than the movie.