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In this Newbery Honor Book, a thirteen-year-old boy struggles to survive on his own in the wilderness of eighteenth-century Maine.
When Matt’s father leaves him on his own to guard their new cabin in the wilderness, Matt is scared but determined to be brave and prove that he can take care of himself. And things are going fine until a white stranger steals his gun, leaving Matt defenseless and unable to hunt for his food.
Then Matt meets Attean, a Native boy from the Beaver tribe, and soon learns that people called the land around him home long before the white settlers ever arrived. As Attean teaches him more about his own culture, Matt must come to terms with what the changing frontier really means.
Now with an introduction by critically acclaimed writer Joseph Bruchac about the historical context and the relationships between Native peoples and white settlers in the eighteenth century.
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ASIN : 0547577117
Publisher : Clarion Books
Publication date : August 2, 2011
Edition : Reissue
Language : English
Print length : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780547577111
ISBN-13 : 978-0547577111
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Reading age : 9 – 11 years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
Grade level : 5 – 7
Lexile measure : 770L
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Customers find this book engaging and well-written, particularly suitable for children and young adults, with one review noting its lyrical language. Moreover, the book effectively conveys historical insights about frontier life and cross-cultural interactions, while also exploring themes of friendship and companionship in the wilderness. Additionally, the story features good plot twists, and customers appreciate the character development and emotional content.
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