Hunting by Stars

The Marrow Thieves is a thrilling follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning novel about a dystopian world where the Indigenous people of North America are being hunted for their bone marrow and ability to dream. Seventeen-year-old French lost his family to the schools and has spent the years since heading into the north with his new-found family. When his paths finally collide, he must decide how far he is willing to go to survive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd

The captivating sequel to the bestselling and award-winning novel "The Marrow Thieves," delves into a dystopian world where the Indigenous people of North America are relentlessly hunted for their precious bone marrow and the extraordinary ability to dream.

In a time of plague and devastating natural disasters, a significant portion of the world lost the ability to dream. Without dreams, individuals were plagued by haunting visions, illness, madness, and an inability to rebuild and rejuvenate. The government soon discovered a remarkable trait among the Indigenous people of North America: they possessed the ability to dream, a rumor believed to reside within the marrow of their bones. Consequently, residential schools were established and reopened across the landscape, aimed at capturing and harvesting the dreams of these dreamers.

Seventeen-year-old French, a survivor of the schools, has formed a new found family with a group of fellow dreamers, who together strive to establish and thrive as a community in the northern regions. However, his peaceful existence is abruptly shattered when he wakes up in a pitch-black room, confined and alone for the first time in years. He immediately recognizes his location and understands the daunting task that lies ahead to escape.

Meanwhile, his found family embarks on a relentless search for him, navigating through treacherous obstacles and encountering new dangers. They face the relentless school Recruiters, a bloodthirsty cult, and even the unforgiving land itself. As their paths inevitably converge, French is faced with a critical decision: how far is he willing to go, and how many loved ones is he prepared to betray, in order to survive?

This gripping, action-packed, and intricately crafted novel expands upon the rich world of Cherie Dimaline's award-winning "The Marrow Thieves." It will leave readers haunted long after they have completed the final page, as it explores profound themes of resilience, survival, and the price of sacrifice in a world where dreams hold the power to shape destinies.

Weight: 340g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914344077