The Sign of the Beaver: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare is a Newbery Honor-winning historical novel set in eighteenth-century Maine. Thirteen-year-old Matt must survive alone in the wilderness after his father leaves him to guard their cabin. When a stranger steals his gun, Matt is rescued by Attean, a Native boy from the Beaver tribe, and learns about the land’s original inhabitants.

• Explores survival, courage, and self-reliance in the colonial frontier.
• Highlights the friendship and cultural exchange between Matt and Attean.
• Includes an introduction by Joseph Bruchac on the historical context of Native-settler relations.

Perfect for readers aged 10-12 and fans of historical fiction. Add this award-winning classic to your collection today!