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Gone to the Woods: A True Story of Growing Up in the Wild

By Gary Paulsen
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Gone to the Woods is Gary Paulsen's true story of growing up in the wild after escaping a troubled upbringing in Chicago at age five. Raised in a North Woods homestead, Paulsen developed a lasting respect for nature. At thirteen, a librarian introduced him to books, sparking a lifelong love of reading. Later, his teenage enlistment in the Army revealed his calling as a storyteller. This moving memoir chronicles grit, survival, and personal resilience in the face of hardship.
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This memoir is ideal for children and young readers interested in survival stories, nature, and real-life tales of overcoming adversity. Fans of Gary Paulsen's fiction will appreciate the raw and personal insight into his early life and inspirations.

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A middle grade memoir from a living literary legend, giving readers a new perspective on the origins of Gary Paulsen's famed survival stories.

A middle grade memoir from a living literary legend, giving readers a new perspective on the origins of Gary Paulsen's famed survival stories.

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From the author of the bestselling Hatchet comes a true story of high-stakes wilderness survival!

At the age of five, Gary Paulsen escaped from a shocking Chicago upbringing to a North Woods homestead, finding a powerful respect for nature that would stay with him throughout his life. At the age of thirteen, a librarian handed him his first book, and there he found a lasting love of reading. As a teenager, he desperately enlisted in the Army, and there, amazingly, discovered his true calling as a storyteller.

A moving and enthralling story of grit and growing up, Gone to the Woods is perfect for newcomers to the voice and lifelong fans alike, from the acclaimed author at his rawest and realest.

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The Wall Street Journal praises the book's uplifting power despite its unflinching account of suffering. The New York Times Book Review highlights the beautiful language and haunting detail that grips readers. The Washington Post notes the tense, page-turning moments. Kirkus calls it a rich, emotive, and honest portrayal of trauma with moments of dark humour. Publishers Weekly describes it as a riveting and hopeful survival story.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529047721

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 258g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Gary Paulsen (1939-2021) wrote more than two hundred books for children and adults. Three of his novels - Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room - were Newbery Honor books. In 1997, he received the ALA's Margaret A. Edwards Award for his contribution to young adult literature. His books have sold over 35 million copies around the world.

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