Northwind by Gary Paulsen (English) Paperback Book

Description: Northwind by Gary Paulsen When sickness decimates his fishing village, an orphan named Leif flees north in a cedar canoe, journeying along a brutal but beautiful coastline. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This stunning New York Times Bestseller from the survival story master, set along a rugged coastline centuries ago, does for the ocean what Hatchet does for the woods, as it relates the story of a young persons battle to stay alive against the odds, where the high seas meet a coastal wilderness. When a deadly plague reaches the small fish camp where he lives, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next, unsure of his destination. Yet the deeper into his journey he paddles, the closer he comes to his truest self as he connects to "the heartbeat of the ocean . . . the pulse of the sea." With hints of Nordic mythology and an irresistible narrative pull, Northwind is Gary Paulsen at his captivating, adventuresome best. Author Biography Gary Paulsen (1939-2021) wrote more than two hundred books for children and adults, including the father-son comedy How to Train Your Dad, and the acclaimed memoir Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood. Three of his novels--Hatchet, Dogsong, and The Winter Room--were Newbery Honor books. In 1997, he received the ALAs Margaret A. Edwards Award for his contribution to young adult literature. His books have sold over 35 million copies around the world. The journey described in Northwind is partly inspired by the authors own sailing adventures, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Review New York Times Best Childrens Books of the YearWall Street Journal Best Childrens Books of the YearKirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Books of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Middle Grade Books of the Year "Paulsen . . . was not only a master storyteller, but also a master world-builder . . . Wondrous . . . A grand and worthy journey." --Neal Shusterman, The New York Times Book Review "A voyage both singular and universal, marked by sharply felt risks and rewards and deep waters beneath." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Spare, survival-oriented prose keeps the reader immersed in scenes difficult and wondrous, offering a glimpse of the sheer awesomeness of nature, showcasing the beauty of the sea and its inhabitants, and regaling readers with a timeless and irresistible adventure that has resilience at its heart." --Publishers Weekly, starred review"Call this posthumously published novel The Young Man and the Sea . . . [A] splendid story . . . Beautifully written, its classic Paulsen at his best." --Booklist, starred review "[A] mesmerizing modern-day epic . . . The tale of man versus nature is as old as time, but Paulsen, who died in 2021, goes beyond the genre by exploring the complex perspectives of animals . . . Narrative devices like kennings and repetitious phrasing hark back to epic sagas such as Beowulf and the Poetic Eddas: tides become moon-currents, silence becomes non-sound and memories become thought-pictures. But possibly the most compelling aspect of the work is the lesson Leif learns along his journey: Dont go to a place. Go to be. Just to be." --Shelf Awareness, starred review "What a gem . . . This accessible, captivating adventure story is destined to become another Paulsen classic . . . An essential purchase for libraries serving middle grade and YA readers." --School Library Journal, starred review Details ISBN1250909279 Author Gary Paulsen Pages 256 Publisher St Martins Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781250909275 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-01-09 Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2024-01-09 NZ Release Date 2024-01-09 US Release Date 2024-01-09 UK Release Date 2024-01-09 DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile Language English ISBN-10 1250909279 Audience Age 10-14 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157812981;

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