The Sign of the Beaver

This coming of age story deals with a young boy, Matt, who while left alone in the wilderness while his father returns home to fetch the rest of their family, learns to survive. He is “befriended” by a young Indian boy, whose grandfather has saved Matt from drowning, or dying from the many bee stings that he received. He is asked to teach Attean how to read, and learn English. During their summer and fall, the two form a strange friendship, each learning from the other as they move through the forest, and the many different stories and facets of their lives. They both realize that they have much to learn.

Their time together is cut short when the Indian tribe moves on, and they ask Matt to accompany them. As he wants to go with them, he knows that he has to stay and wait for his family. While he worries about his family, it is much later than he was expecting them to be there, he wonders if he will survive the winter alone.

This great story is one that everyone should read! Its so cute and a quick read! Kids of any age will enjoy this story.