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Gary did not meet his father until he was seven years old.

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his dad died may 17 1939

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His father was a career officer.

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Woodsong is a book of memoirs by Gary Paulsen

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He moved to Alaska five years ago to train for and compete in the Iditarod and says he'll be here the rest of his life.

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The Newbery Honor has been awarded to Gary Paulsen three times for his books

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Gary Paulsen, 69, was born in Minnesota and grew up living all over the world because his father was in the army.

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Born May 17, 1939

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Gary Paulsen has written more than 200 books, for both children and adults

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he was born in Minneapolis, MN I like snow