Elizabeth George Speare
The Sign of the Beaver
- ISBN 13:
- 9780547577111
- author:
- Elizabeth George Speare
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 135
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.02 x 19.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Action & Adventure,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Newbery Honor Book about survival and cultural understanding in 18th-century America. When Matt's father leaves him to guard their new cabin in the wilderness, he must rely on his own bravery to take care of himself. However, things become more challenging when a stranger steals his gun, leaving him defenseless. It is then that Matt meets Attean, a Native boy from the Beaver tribe, who teaches him about his culture and the history of the land. As Matt learns more about his new surroundings, he must come to terms with the changing frontier and its impact on the people who lived there before the white settlers arrived. This introduction by critically acclaimed writer Joseph Bruchac provides valuable context for understanding the historical relationships between Native peoples and early American settlers. With 135 pages of engaging storytelling, this book is a thought-provoking exploration of survival, friendship, and cultural exchange in a pivotal moment in American history.
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