Books like Keeper'n Me by Richard Wagamese
Garnet Raven’s life begins on an Ojibway reserve, but at age three he is removed and placed in multiple foster homes. Growing up away from his family, he finds himself alienated and estranged. As he reaches his mid‑teens, Garnet decides to escape at the first opportunity, only to discover that the city’s streets offer no safety or belonging, leaving him adrift and searching for identity, family, and a place to belong.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Richard Wagamese
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