The Sign of the Beaver

Elizabeth George Speare

May 2004 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Greg Schaffert

About this audiobook

At just 12 years old, Matt must face serious challenges in the Maine wilderness while awaiting his father's return to their cabin.

When he is saved from a terrifying bee swarm attack by an Indian chief and his grandson Attean, Matt gains a valuable friend in the young Indian boy.

As the boys become closer and learn new skills from each other, Matt must face a heart-wrenching decision when the tribe decides to move north.  Is it time for Matt to move on with Attean's tribe and give up hope of his family ever returning?

Ratings and reviews

A book that describes true friendship that fulfills the Bible s description: "As iron sharpens iron so one man sharpens his friend." Pr 27:17

About the author

Elizabeth George Speare was born in Massachusetts surrounded by a large extended family and has lived in New England all her life.  A graduate of Boston University, she always aspired to write, but actually began when her two children were in junior high school.