Books

‘Hatchet’ Author Gary Paulsen Dies at 82

R.I.P.

Born in 1939, Paulsen wrote more than 200 books in all, winning the prestigious Newbery Medal three times. He advised young people to “read like a wolf eats.”

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Blake Montgomery 

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Blake Montgomery

Blake Montgomery

Former Reporter/Editor

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