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Re: HATCHET BY: GARY PAULSEN
Posted by Matt Hanne on 12/01/06

    I just showed it to my 6th grade reading classes after we read the
    book. Double block- got to show it in one sitting (smile).
    It differs from the plot in that (spoiler warning) several scenes
    are changed. Notably, the first search plane seems to appear and
    leave within a day of his stranding; a skunk never appears, instead
    a raccoon steals his food; the porcupine incident appears later in
    the story; he wrestles a bear that has chased him; he kills an
    attacking bear and later feeds the bear's cubs; and he eats grubs
    and worms. Brian's development in the book came through his active
    reflection and adaptation, in the movie things seemed to just happen
    to him.
    Personally, I thought it was alright, but without narration to
    relay Brian's thinking and reflections, and thus the lessons he
    learns, it loses some of the deeper parts of the book. I had my kids
    do a movie review sheet to capture five differences, and then to
    justify with two reasons which version they preferred. Many
    preferred the movie, but I was pleasantly surprised to see many also
    preferred the book because it had richer detail and plot development.
    Of note, there is one scene where Brian strips and dives into the
    lake, while not graphic, it was a challenge for the younger ones.
    On some short occasions, there are a few expletives (nothing really
    bad), I reminded them that while they hear it used, it is still not
    appropriate for school. Guess that is how it got the PG rating,
    other than the closeups of the dead and decaying pilot.
    Good luck and enjoy!


    On 9/19/06, Maggie Abernethy-Duffin wrote:
    I wonder how accurately it follows the plot when
    > Ned Beatty (who plays the pilot) is listed with top credit. It
    > is supposed to be part of a series. Is it like the book enough to
    make viewing it
    > worthwhile?
    >

     
     

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