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| Author | Michelle Good |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Kyla Garcia |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Canadian residential schools |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Set in | 1960s Vancouver |
| Published | April 14, 2020 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback), Audio |
| Pages | 304 |
| ISBN | 9781443459198 |
Five Little Indians is the debut novel by Cree Canadian writer Michelle Good, published in 2020 by Harper Perennial.[1] The novel focuses on five survivors of the Canadian Indian residential school system, struggling to rebuild their lives in Vancouver, British Columbia after the end of their time in the residential schools.[2] It also explores the love and strength that can emerge after trauma.[3]
The book received a number of awards, and was CBC's number one book in 2021.[4] It was selected for and won the 2022 edition of Canada Reads, nominated by Christian Allaire, Ojibwe author and Vogue Fashion Editor.[5]
- ^ Angelica Haggert, "'The story I was intended to write': Michelle Good on forthcoming novel 'Five Little Indians'". Canadian Geographic, February 20, 2020.
- ^ Marcia Kaye (April 16, 2020). "Michelle Good's "Five Little Indians" a fictional exploration of life after residential school". Toronto Star.
- ^ "Books and Reviews: Canada Reads roundup". The Suburban Newspaper. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
- ^ "The top 10 bestselling Canadian books of 2021". CBC Books. 2021-12-27. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ "Christian Allaire, championing Five Little Indians by Michelle Good, wins Canada Reads 2022". CBC Books. 1 April 2022.