The Sign of the Beaver

Firefly & Fern Summary

When twelve-year-old Matt is left alone to guard his family's cabin in the wilderness of 1768 Maine, he must rely on his wits and newfound friendship with a local Penobscot Indian boy to survive the harsh frontier. This classic adventure story celebrates courage, cultural exchange, and self-reliance as Matt learns that survival depends not just on skills, but on trust and understanding across differences.