Gary Paulsen
The River is a sequel to The Hatchet
Brian gets invited back into the wild, but this time he goes with Derek to study all his decsions.
Until Derek gets struck by lightning and put into a coma.
Can Brian save him?
The first character is Brian. He is an amazing survivorlist and a kind helpful person. He is the protaginist in the books.he was able to survive a long period of time on a island al by himself and all he had was a hatchet. He also managed to save Dereks life by making a raft and going down a river without directions
The Second charactar is Derek. Derek is a helpful companian to Brian until he is struck by lightning and put in a coma
The Setting is based on a unknown island in the forest