Sign of the Beaver
Book • 1998
Sign of the Beaver, set in 18th-century Maine, tells the story of a young boy named Matt who is left alone to guard his family's claim.
While his father travels back to Massachusetts to fetch the rest of the family, Matt befriends Attean, an indigenous teenager, and learns about survival skills and respect for nature.
Their friendship evolves despite cultural differences, and Matt begins to understand the traditions and values of the Penobscot people.
As Matt navigates the challenges of frontier life and his growing bond with Attean, he learns valuable lessons about independence, resilience, and cross-cultural understanding.
While his father travels back to Massachusetts to fetch the rest of the family, Matt befriends Attean, an indigenous teenager, and learns about survival skills and respect for nature.
Their friendship evolves despite cultural differences, and Matt begins to understand the traditions and values of the Penobscot people.
As Matt navigates the challenges of frontier life and his growing bond with Attean, he learns valuable lessons about independence, resilience, and cross-cultural understanding.
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