Gary Paulsen (Who Wrote That?)

A biography of an author whose varied experiences provided background for many of his adventure stories, historical novels, sports books, and nature stories.

Gary Paulsen has used his adventurous life to enrich his writing for young children. Experiences such as living in the Philippines after World War II, joining a traveling carnival, and racing in the Iditarod have found their way into his novels. Paulsen is a passionate writer, and his book Hatchet won the Newbery Award.