The Sign of the Beaver

Description: Although he faced his responsibility bravely, th irteen-year-old Matt was more than a little apprehensive when his father left him alone to guard their newly built cabin in the wilderness. When a renagade white stranger stole his gun, Matt knew he had no way to shoot game and no way to protect himself. It was only after meeting the proud, resourceful Indian boy that Matt began to discover new ways to survive in the forest. And in getting to know his friend, Matt also began to understand the heritage and way of life of the Beaver clan and their growing problem in adapting to the white man and the changing frontier. Elizabeth George Speare has written a compelling survival story, filled with wonderful detail about living in the wilderness, that explores the relationship between The Sign of the Beaver Although he faced his responsibility bravely, th irteen-year-old Matt was more than a little apprehensive when his father left him alone to guard their newly built cabin in the wilderness. When a renagade white stranger stole his gun, Matt knew he had no way to shoot game and no way to protect himself. It was only after meeting the proud, resourceful Indian boy that Matt began to discover new ways to survive in the forest. And in getting to know his friend, Matt also began to understand the heritage and way of life of the Beaver clan and their growing problem in adapting to the white man and the changing frontier. Elizabeth George Speare has written a compelling survival story, filled with wonderful detail about living in the wilderness, that explores the relationship between the white settles and the Indians in the 1700s. Recommended for ages 10 to 14. A 1984 Newbery Honor book.Please be advised: Language may be too mature for younger readers.

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Book Title: Sign of the Beaver : a Newbery Honor Award Winner

Number of Pages: 144 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Year: 1983

Item Height: 0.7 in

Topic: Historical / United States / General, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Social Themes / Values & Virtues, Social Themes / Friendship, People & Places / United States / General, People & Places / United States / Native American, Social Themes / Runaways

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 8.3 Oz

Author: Elizabeth George Speare

Item Length: 8.2 in

Item Width: 1.5 in

Format: Hardcover