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Book Synopsis: 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize Winner
Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction Finalist
A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.
“A stunning debut about love, race, brutality, and the balm of forgiveness.” —People, A Best New Book
July 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, vanishes. She is last seen by her six-year-old brother, Joe, sitting on a favorite rock at the edge of a berry field. Joe will remain distraught by his sister’s disappearance for years to come.
In Maine, a young girl named Norma grows up as the only child of an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant, her mother frustratingly overprotective. Norma is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem more like memories than imagination. As she grows older, Norma slowly comes to realize there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon her intuition, she will spend decades trying to uncover this family secret.
For readers of The Vanishing Half and Woman of Light, this showstopping debut by a vibrant new voice in fiction is a riveting novel about the search for truth, the shadow of trauma, and the persistence of love across time.
“A harrowing tale of Indigenous family separation . . . [Peters] excels in writing characters for whom we can’t help rooting . . . With The Berry Pickers, Peters takes on the monumental task of giving witness to people who suffered through racist attempts of erasure like her Mi’kmaw ancestors.” —The New York Times Book Review
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Discover the spellbinding tale that captivated readers and critics alike. "The Berry Pickers: A Novel" is the 2023 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize Winner and a Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction Finalist. Get ready to embark on a journey through time and unravel a haunting mystery that will leave you breathless.
Transport yourself to the blueberry fields of Maine in July 1962, where a young Mi’kmaq girl named Ruthie goes missing, setting off a chain of events that will forever change the lives of those involved. As her family struggles to cope with their loss, one question lingers: What happened to Ruthie? This heart-wrenching story will grip you from the very first page and keep you guessing until the shocking truth is finally revealed.
Join Norma, a young girl growing up in Maine, as she embarks on a quest for answers. With her parents withholding a dark secret, Norma becomes determined to uncover the truth that has been concealed from her. As she follows her intuition and delves deeper into her family's past, she discovers that some secrets refuse to stay buried. This emotional rollercoaster of a novel will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly flipping page after page.
Prepare to be captivated by the powerful storytelling of this talented new voice in fiction. With echoes of brilliant works like "The Vanishing Half" and "Woman of Light," "The Berry Pickers" is a mesmerizing exploration of love, race, brutality, and the healing power of forgiveness. Don't miss out on this unforgettable debut that has been hailed by critics as a triumph of Indigenous storytelling.
Experience the remarkable journey that awaits you. Start reading "The Berry Pickers: A Novel" today and be transported to a world where the past and present intertwine, where secrets lie just beneath the surface, and where love has the power to conquer all. Click here to get your hands on this compelling, award-winning novel now.
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