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In the book by Gary Paulsen, the main character Brian Robeson is a thirteen-year-old boy from Hampton, New York. Brian's parents just got a divorce. Brian is on his way to visit his father in Canada when the pilot has a heart attack. Brian manages to crash the pl ....

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.... strong and his ability to react quickly helped him in many ways. I read this book in sixth grade and I still remember everything about it. The entire time I read the book I was constantly amazed at Brian's ability to come through in tough situations. He never thought that he would not be rescued. He felt that sooner or later he would get home. I love his strong will and positiveness. Instead of looking back at what happened and being mad, he realizes how much it taught him. ....