Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

1984 Newbery Honor

A 12 year old boy got left alone in his cabin because his dad had to get all the rest of the family and bring them to the cabin. His dad was going to be gone for a long time. When Matt was alone an Indian came and helped Matt and then the Indian, named Attean, said if you teach me how to read and speak English, then I will hunt for you. So Matt did it and Attean didn't like the lessons. Then one day Attean didn't come and Matt's family got back and then they sat at the table and Matt told his family about Attean.

It was a really good book and it taught me how to do all the things that Attean told Matt.

4 stars = It was a great book and I recommend it to others.

Slater B., 5th grade