Gary Paulsen, author of young adult novel 'Hatchet,' dies at age 82
8:47am PDT - October 14th, 2021 gary paulsen - CNNGary Paulsen, the acclaimed young adult author known for his wilderness adventure novels "Hatchet," "Dogsong," and "The Winter Room," died on Wednesday at age 82, according to the publishing company Penguin Random House.