Everything was green, so green it went into him. - Gary Paulsen

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Everything was green, so green it went into him.

Gary Paulsen

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About Gary Paulsen

Gary James Paulsen (May 17, 1939 – October 13, 2021) was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.

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Native Name: Gary James Paulsen

Alternative Names: Gari Polsen • Gary Melvin Paulsen • Paul Garrisen

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