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Description
Until the day his father returns to their cabin in the Maine wilderness, 12-year-old Matt must try to survive on his own. During an attack by swarming bees, Matt is astonished when he's rescued by an Indian chief and his grandson, Attean. As the boys come to know each other, many months pass... read more
Summary
Twelve-year old Matt is trying his best to survive on his own until his father returns to their cabin in the Maine wilderness with the rest of the family. Matt develops a deep friendship with a Native American boy. Matt must decide if he should continue waiting for his family or begin a new... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Matthew Hallowell: Add a description of this character.
- Saknis: Indian who helped Matt
- Attean: Matt's indian friend
- Ben: A trapper who visits Matt
- Marie: Attean's sister
- Sarah Hallowell: Matt's younger sister
First Sentence
MATT STOOD AT THE EDGE OF THE CLEARING FOR some time after his father had gone out of sight among the trees.
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Authors & Contributors
- Elizabeth George Speare (Author)
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