This middle-grade survival fiction series begins with a teenage boy who is the sole survivor of a small plane crash and must survive alone in the Canadian wilderness with nothing but a hatchet. The series follows his survival and its aftermath across multiple books, and is known for its unflinching detail, emotional honesty, and deeply immersive portrayal of what it takes to stay alive in the wild.
After a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson finds himself completely alone with nothing but the hatchet his mother gave him, and must rely entirely on his own ingenuity to survive. Over fifty-four days, Brian learns to find food, build shelter, and overcome fear and despair in the remote forest. A gripping, fast-paced survival story driven by one boy's resourcefulness and quiet courage.