setting (time)The author does not explicitly specify the time in which the novel takes place, but it is presumed to be the 1980s. major conflictBrian Robeson must find a way to survive alone in the woods after his plane crashes, to come to terms with his parents' divorce, and to affirm his manhood.

What season does Hatchet take place?

The book Hatchet takes place during the summer that Brian is thirteen years old, after his parents' separation.

Why is Hatchet a banned book?

“Hatchet has been banned because some parents are uncomfortable with the trauma Brian experiences. The Giver has been banned because of Jonas' rebelliousness when he breaks away from his society. Chains has been banned because of its graphic description of slavery.