Overview
Set in 18th-century Maine, The Sign of the Beaver tells the story of Matt, a 13-year-old boy left to guard his family’s cabin alone. His survival hinges on the friendship he forms with Attean, a Native American boy who teaches him how to live off the land—and challenges Matt’s assumptions along the way.
This Newbery Honor Book is both an exciting survival story and a nuanced tale of cross-cultural friendship and respect. With themes of independence, tradition, and adaptation, it’s a natural companion to colonial history studies.
Perfect for:
- 4th–6th grade ELA and social studies classrooms
- Units on early American life and Native American history
- Survival and wilderness-themed book clubs
- Character-building and empathy-based lessons
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This book title, The Sign of the Beaver (A Newbery Honor Award Winner), ISBN: 9780547577111, by Elizabeth George Speare, published by HarperCollins (August 2, 2011) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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