Gary Paulsen

Gary Paulsen: Real-Life Reader Biography was written by Ann Gaines. This biography is simple and appropriate for many of our young readers. This biography took the reader through Gary Paulsen's iditarod experiences in Alaska, his childhood, his early years on his own, some of his struggles, and lastly the fame. For a student who has just begun the journey of reading Gary Paulsen's material (i.e. Hatchet, Mr. Tucker, Night John, Winter Room, Soldier's Heart, etc...) and wants to get to know a little bit about the author, this biography will open the door to the world of Gary Paulsen. After one reads a biography or Mr. Paulsen's autobiography, you begin to see him in each of his stories.