Part 1, Fall: Chapters 3-4 Summary

In chapter 3, Brian decides he needs a strong weapon, so he begins to build a larger, stronger bow and arrows. After several days, Brian becomes aware that it is growing colder and he realizes winter is coming Brian turns his eye to the shelter, attempting to figure out how he can make it winterproof. Brian considers finding a way to place a fire inside the shelter. At the same time, a storm appears to be blowing in. As Brian continues to work on his arrows and think about all these small problems, he realizes he will need a sharper point on his arrow to kill larger prey. Brian remembers seeing some arrowheads in a sporting goods store back home. Brian draws an outline of the designs he remembers and thinks about making arrow heads of his own...