Hatchet

In Hatchet, Brian faces numerous challenges and solves them through resourcefulness and determination. Initially, he builds a shelter near the lake for visibility and finds food by following birds to...

In Hatchet, Brian measures time by observing natural patterns and events. He uses the position of the sun, the phases of the moon, and the changes in weather to track days. Additionally, he marks...

Brian calls the birds "foolbirds" in chapters 13-15 because they are exceptionally well camouflaged, making them difficult to see, which fools his vision. Additionally, he perceives them as being...

Brian tracks his days in the Canadian wilderness by making marks on a stone near his shelter each day. This method helps him keep a sense of time, although he eventually realizes that events, rather...