Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor

Sign of the Beaver is about a 12-year-old boy and his father who make a log cabin. When they are done, Matt's father goes back to there old home to take the rest of the family to the new log cabin. Matt is left alone. Then one day he almost drowns and some Indians save him. Attean, one of the Indians, and Matt become friends and go on many adventures while they wait for Matt's family.

I thought this book was exciting and very original.

3 stars = It was a good book.

Georgia G., 5th grade