Gary Paulsen: The river
What I learn in the story is that Derek got struck by a lightning. Brian is trying hard what to do to survive Derek in the deep Forest. Brian was thinking that the Plane will arrive in one week or nine days, which it not good for Derek because he wouldn't survive that long. Brian was having a hard time taking care of Derek because Derek is unable to eat and drink. Brian learned that when someone has a coma, they could hear while they're asleep. Brian also learned that when a person has a coma their body can still function. Bryan found a map inside the briefcase and found the place where people are around. Brian has no choice but to build a raft and go to the people to send help.
What I like about this novel is that I learned so much about survival and what I don't like about this novel is that Brian is having a hard to with Derek.