Wow, what a coincidence.. I had to do a report on this book written by him, and had to do a report of the background of him for my english exam last night.. I will write the info right here for you..
Guary Paulsen is the distinguished author of several critcally acclaimed books for young people. He and his wife have houses in Wyoming, New Mexico, and Minnesota. Gary was born May 17, 1939 and was never a dedicated student. Raised by his grandmother because his dad was in World War 2 and mother worked in a factory.Parents were alcoholics and soon Gary had to move out and support himself.He attended Bemidji college . I also forgot to mention he was born in Minnesota. His first book was published in 1966, it was called Special Wars. He attended The University of Colorado in 1972. Suffered a heart attack in 1990, which has reduced some of his activity. He and his wife Ruth, live in La Luz, New Mexico, and Minnesota.