Brian, the main character in 'Hatchet', depends a great deal on the hatchet. Firstly, it helps him start a fire. He strikes the hatchet against a stone to create sparks and then uses dry leaves and twigs to make a fire. This fire is crucial for warmth, cooking, and scaring away wild animals. Secondly, he uses the hatchet to cut through things like vines and small trees when he is exploring or building his living area. It's really an essential tool for his survival in the wilderness.
Well, without having read the 'kia and handles mc novel', it's just speculation. It could be a fantasy novel where 'kia' is a magical being and the'mc' is a human who has to handle certain tasks or quests. The 'handles' might refer to the skills or tools the'mc' uses to navigate through the world created in the novel. It could also be a mystery novel, with 'kia' being a key to unlocking some mystery that the'mc' has to figure out by using their wits and various 'handles' in the form of clues or resources.
I'm not sure specifically as I don't know which 'handles and kia novel' you are referring to. It could be that 'handles' might refer to some sort of object handles in the story, and 'kia' could be a character, place or something unique to the novel's plot.
There are indeed such stories. For instance, in 'The Sensorites', the Doctor gets involved in a situation involving first contact and has to help smooth out the complications that arise.
A hatchet novel is a type of novel. It might refer to a book that has a certain style or theme related to a hatchet, perhaps using it as a central symbol or element in the story. For example, it could be a survival story where a hatchet is a crucial tool for the protagonist.