The Berry Pickers

  • Type: Books
  • By: Amanda Peters
  • Age Category: Adults
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
  • Recommended by: Susan B.
  • ISBN/UPC: 9781646221950
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A heartbreaking novel about indigenous family separation.

An indigenous family from Nova Scotia travels to Maine each summer to work in the blueberry fields.  The story follows a Mi'Kmaq family as they traverse life after their youngest child goes missing in the fields.  This award winning, debut novel explores themes of racism, identity, family trauma and forgiveness.