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The Sign of the Beaver
Elizabeth George Speare. Until the day his father returns to their cabin in the Maine wilderness, twelve-year-old Matt must try to survive on his own. Although Matt is brave, he’s not prepared for an attack by swarming bees, and he’s astonished when he is rescued by an Indian chief and his grandson Attean. As the boys come to know each other, Attean learns to speak English while Matt becomes a skilled hunter. Though many months have passed, there’s no sign of Matt’s family. Then Attean asks Matt to join the Beaver tribe and move north. Should Matt abandon his hopes of ever seeing his family again and move on to a new life? Yearling. $6.50, paper.
The White Feather
Indians were on the warpath. Friends and neighbors were moving away to escape danger. Only Abe and Sarie’s family stayed. Father always had his own way of looking at things. He believed that friendliness and fair treatment would be respected by their Indian neighbors. 64 pages; illustrated; paper.
Three Young Pilgrims
With full-color paintings, maps and illustrations together with lively text, this book makes the experiences of the Pilgrims come alive for children. Experience both the sadness of the great sickness that came the first winter and the joy of a bountiful crop and the harvest celebration by reading the story of one Pilgrim family. Preschool to age 10; 32 pages; paper.
When Summer Comes Again
Thirteen-year-old Benjamin enjoys the journey west to Kansas in a covered wagon. His family sets up a sod shanty on their new claim, and much hard work and adventure fill their days. Though Benjamin has given his heart to God, he struggles with feelings of not being “perfect.” Read this interesting story to find out how he grows into a deeper trust and faith in the Good Shepherd. Ages 10-14; 160 pages; paper.
Winter Days in the Big Woods
Winter is coming! Pa, Ma, and the girls work hard to store up food. Once the snow flies they are snug and warm in their little log house. Adapted from Little House in the Big Woods. A book for young children with more illustrations than text. 32 pages; paperback; HarperCollins.
Wonsit: Ute Girl Crossing Wild Wyoming
See the colorful history of the White River Ute people through the eyes of a child. Ten-year-old Wonsit and her people travel away from land-hungry settlers to a far-away place where they hope for a better life. 191 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: A statement on p. 156 portrays a resistant attitude.