The Sign of the Beaver
by Elizabeth George Speare
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Author: Elizabeth George SpeareBrand: Yearling
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-07-01
ISBN: 0440479002
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Yearling
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- ISBN13: 9780440479000
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of The Sign of the Beaver
Book Review: Mr. Mort's Reviews
Summary: 5 Stars
JAMIE'S READ IT REVIEW
By Jamie L. Schlegel age 10
One of the best books I ever read was ... Sign of the Beaver! This is how it begins. 13 year-old Matt, main character, is left alone to watch his family's land in Maine's woods, over 100 years ago. Along the way, Matt meets up with some Indians! As Attean (an Indian boy) and Matt grow closer, they learn more about each other. Matt's family is still not back, and it is many weeks over the planned arrival. Matt is starting to worry. Will they make it back? Then Matt has a big choice to make. The Indians want him to come with them when they leave, but he needs to stay. Will he go or stay to wait for his parents' return? "Go with us," they commanded. Read this believable heart touching fiction to figure out what happens. I recommend this to survival and nature lovers. Don't leave this great book unread!
Max's Fiction Book Review
This book will blow your mind! Set in Maine's wilderness in the past, brave Matt confronts Attean and Saknis two Beaver tribe Indians. Attean and Matt were like brothers. At first they didn't get along, but then they played lots of fun games. Attean taught Matt to hunt, and Matt taught Attean how to read. Then they ran into a bear and killed it. At Attean's camp, Attean said, "White boy help kill bear." Matt got accepted by the Beaver Tribe family. The story problem is will Matt depart with the Beaver Tribe or wait for his parents to return in the life threatening winter? I recommend that you read this historical fiction because it will open the adventure inside you. It will be the best book you'll ever read. Read it.
Kiera's Awesome Review
This book you will love! Matt, a young adventurous kid, is left alone in a cabin in Maine's wilderness about 100 years ago. He is left alone, because the father needs to go get the rest of the family. When Matt woke up, about a week later he meets Indians! They soon become awesome friends! After a long time, he and the Indian boy, Attean, become friends, too! The Indian tribe asked, "Do you want to stay with us, or will you wait for your parents?" Will Matt's parents ever come home? I said, "I recommend you read this ecstatic, dazzling, and adventurous book!" It will blow you away! It is almost the greatest book I have ever read! You will probably love it. Go read it now! Gavyn's Favorite Book Ever Do you know one of my favorite books? It is Sign of the Beaver. There is a boys named Matt (the boy that got left alone over 100 years ago). Matt's dad left Matt alone in Maine's forest with a muzzle loader, a few gold coins, and a watch. After a few weeks, Matt was running out of food, so he found a bee hive and tried to get some honey. He got stung. Then two Indians (a teenager and a chief) helped Matt heal. After a while he got know the Indians. One of the Indian's name was Saknis (the Indian chief) and the Indian teenager's name was Attean. Matt and Attean killed a bear together. Matt went to the Indian tribe. Attean said, "White boy help kill bear.'' Matt didn't feel good going to the Indian tribe. The day came when Attean had to go find a new hunting ground! Matt said, "I have to stay for my parents.'' Will Matt's parents come back? I recommend this book for anyone that likes adventure.
Madison's Magnifacent Reiew
Sign of the Beaver was a great book,and this is how it begins! 12 year-old Matt,the main character, is left to house sit the cabin he helped his father build in Maine's wildernes about 100 years ago, the setting. While Matt's father is gone to get the rest of the family,he gets his life saved by an Indian chief and his grandson,the Beaver Tribe. Later on, he makes some pretty good friends with the Native Americans,and he becomes a skilled hunter. By now, it's way past due for his father to have returned, and he begins to worry. Will his father ever come back? He makes himself busy by doing things to make the cabin cozier for when his loved ones returned. He also got some heart wrenching news from his Indian friend, Attean. The Indian tribe is moving to Canada! Now Matt has to decide whether to depart with his Indian friends or stay and wait for his family. "I recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure and survival. To anyone who loves devolving a great passion for one another. Read it. I know you'll be happy that you did. I sure was happy I read it," I say.
Summary of The Sign of the Beaver
Twelve-year-old Matt is left on his own in the Maine wilderness while his father leaves to bring the rest of the family to their new settlement. When he befriends Attean, an Indian chief?s grandson, he is invited to join the Beaver tribe and move north. Should Matt abandon his hopes of ever seeing his family again and go on to a new life?When his father returns East to collect the rest of the family, 13-year-old Matt is left alone to guard his family's newly built homestead. One day, Matt is brutally stung when he robs a bee tree for honey. He returns to consciousness to discover that his many stings have been treated by an old Native American and his grandson. Matt offers his only book as thanks, but the old man instead asks Matt to teach his grandson Attean to read. Both boys are suspicious, but Attean comes each day for his lesson. In the mornings, Matt tries to entice Attean with tales from Robinson Crusoe, while in the afternoons, Attean teaches Matt about wilderness survival and Native American culture. The boys become friends in spite of themselves, and their inevitable parting is a moving tribute to the ability of shared experience to overcome prejudice. The Sign of the Beaver was a Newbery Honor Book; author Elizabeth Speare has also won the Newbery Medal twice, for The Witch of Blackbird Pond and The Bronze Bow. (Ages 12 and older) --Richard Farr
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