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Treuer’s Where the Wolves Don’t Die beautifully blends culture, mystery, and emotion. Through Ezra’s journey of loss and rediscovery, readers witness the resilience of Indigenous identity and the unbreakable bond of family. A vivid exploration of grief, injustice, and renewal, this novel encourages empathy and reflection while celebrating Ojibwe traditions.
Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language.
A haunting, beautifully written novel about loss, identity, and the generational echoes of silence. The Berry Pickers intertwines two lives shaped by one disappearance, revealing the hidden costs of prejudice and the resilience of love. A powerful reflection on truth, family, and the price of secrets left buried.