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    Tracker
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    Tracker

    Written by Gary Paulsen

    Narrated by Frank Muller

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    Every winter, John Borne looked forward to the days when he and his grandfather headed into the snowy Minnesota woods to hunt together. John admired the reverent, familiar way the old man had with the woods. But this year his grandfather is dying and 13-year-old John must make the hunt alone. Without his beloved grandfather, the hunt is cold and lonely-until John spots the doe watching and waiting for him in the clearing. She is an easy target, but as John raises his rifle to shoot, he knows he cannot kill the vulnerable creature. There is something strangely familiar about this doe, something that John recognizes in her eyes that stops him. Vivid and reflective, Newbery Honor-winner Gary Paulsen's tale of a boy coming to terms with death displays the wholesome optimism and the adventurous spirit that makes his books so popular.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMar 14, 2014
    ISBN9781490608600
    Author

    Gary Paulsen

    <P>GARY PAULSEN (1939 - 2021) wrote nearly two hundred books for young people, including the Newbery Honor Books<em> Hatchet, Dogsong,</em> and <em>The Winter Room. </em></P>

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    • 2/5
      This story about a boy who goes into the woods to hunt for food and he tracks a doe. His grandfather is dying and his parents are dead so he will be with only his grandma. I recommend this to people who like beauty because it is alot about the beauty of the deer. I do not recommend it to people who like action packed stories.
    • 4/5
      John's grandfather is going to die of cancer.John goes hunting by hiself.He tracks a deer for two days. it is a good book
    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed Tracker. Although the cover may look like a scarey book, the story within is moving to anyone who reads it. A young boy John, who always hunted with his grandfather, is now forced to hunt alone, due to his grandfather's cancer. This story is relatable to almost any age and/or interest. Those who are losing someone or have lost someone could relate to the feelings John has, as he learns to cope with a loved one dying. Those who love hunting may learn a new understanding for killing deer. Gary Paulsen created a wonderful story that is a must read for everyone.
    • 5/5
      A wonderful book exploring death, coming of age, farm life and hunting. This book ranks high in my main three areas plot, characters, and language. A good read for adult or child.