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GARY PAULSEN is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books:
The Winter Room, Hatchet
, and
Dogsong
. He has also written many other popular books, including
Nightjohn
, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults that became a Disney Channel Premiere film;
Brian’s Winter
and
Brian’s Return
(companions to
Hatchet
); and
My Life in Dog Years
. He and his wife have homes in New Mexico and on the Pacific Ocean.