The Porcupine Year

by Louise Erdrich

First published 2008

When Omakayas and her Ojibwe family are forced to flee their land, they embark on a perilous river voyage, facing unexpected dangers and enemies that push them to the brink. Amid the uncertainty, Omakayas draws strength from the land and spirits around her, discovering the resilience to endure no matter where she calls home.

Genres: survival, american-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century, native-american

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family

Setting: Region Superior, Lake

Period: 19th Century

195 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins

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