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    By Gary Paulsen

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    A young hunter must confront the value of life as he faces the loss of his grandfather.

    For John Borne's family, hunting has nothing to do with sport or manliness. It's a matter of survival. Every fall John and his grandfather go off into the woods to shoot the deer that puts meat on the table over the long Minnesota winter.
         But this year John's grandfather is dying, and John must hunt alone. John tracks a doe for two days, but as he closes in on his prey, he realizes he cannot shoot her. For John, the hunt is no longer about killing, but about life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Release dateMay 29, 2012
    ISBN9781442467125
    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.