Brian Robeson is a thirteen-year-old boy who is flying on a small plane to visit his father in the Canadian wilderness. The pilot has a heart attack and dies, leaving Brian alone in the wilderness with only his hatchet to help him survive.Brian must learn how to build a shelter, find food and water, and make a fire. He also must deal with the psychological effects of being alone in the wilderness. Brian eventually learns to survive and even thrives in his new environment.The story of Hatchet is one of courage, determination, and the human spirit. It is an inspiring tale of one boy’s fight to survive against all odds.