Who is Brian Robeson? What does the reader who comes to this book without reading the prior books know about Brian Robeson? What does the forward tell the reader about the book? About Brian? Is it possible for a new reader to come to this book without prior knowledge of the other books and not become confused? Explain.

Why is Brian in the woods alone? What brings him there? Why does it take Brian so long to recognize the coming winter? What does Brian do to prepare for winter? How does this preparation make it possible for Brian to survive the winter easier? Should Brian have moved from his campsite? Should Brian have tried harder to find rescue? How might Brian have found rescue at that point in the story?

Why does Brian take the carcass of the deer the wolves killed? What does...