Events and Plot
Brian encountered this animal inside his shelter, causing him an injury.
porcupine
This tool, given to Brian by his mother, becomes his most valuable asset.
hatchet
Brian’s parents are separated, and he's flying to visit this parent.
father
What is kindling?
material that burns easily and helps start fires
This natural event destroys Brian's shelter and changes his environment drastically.
tornado
Brian learns to make fire by noticing this after accidentally throwing his hatchet at rock.
sparks
Brian witnessed his mother with this person, which he never told his father about.
the blonde man/ stranger
What is tattered?
This word describes clothes that are worn to shreds or falling apart.
After the crash, Brian eats these eggs raw and later learns to cook them.
turtle eggs
To keep himself fed, Brian learns how to catch these slippery animals using a bow and arrow.
What are fish?
Brian refers to the mystery behind his parents’ divorce as The ______
The Secret
What is seared?
Burn or blacken by flame
Brian encounters this large animal while searching for berries.
bear
Brian makes this tool from a tree branch to catch small game like birds and rabbits.
spear/ bow and arrow
The pilot of the plane passes away from this medical emergency.
heart attack
What is dormant?
An inactive state
This object, found in the sunken plane, gave Brian tools and a means to signal for help.
survival kit
This part of the fire-making process involves small, dry material that catches fire easily.
kindling
Who is Terry?
a friend from back home who talked about TV and jokes.
What is convulse?
to shake violently