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Woodsong

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About The Book

Three-time Newbery Honor author Gary Paulsen recounts the remarkable experiences that shaped his life and inspired his award-winning novels in this vividly detailed nonfiction middle grade book.

Gary Paulsen is no stranger to adventure. He has flown off the back of a dogsled and down a frozen waterfall to near disaster and waited for a giant bear to seal his fate with one slap of a claw. He has led a team of sled dogs toward the Alaskan Mountain Range in an Iditarod—the grueling, 1,180-mile dogsled race—hallucinating from lack of sleep but determined to finish.

Discover the true stories behind his thrilling books in this incredible book.

About The Author

Photo by Ruth Wright Paulsen

Gary Paulsen (1931–2021) was one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers, author of three Newbery Honor titles, Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He wrote over 100 books for adults and young readers.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (May 8, 2007)
  • Length: 144 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781416939399
  • Grades: 5 - 9
  • Ages: 10 - 14

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Awards and Honors

  • School Library Journal Best Books of the Year
  • ILA Teachers' Choices
  • Booklist Editors' Choice
  • ILA Young Adults' Choices
  • Minnesota Book Award
  • John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers
  • Society Of Midland Authors Award
  • Spur Award (Western Writers of America)

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