Michael Dorris Standalone Novels books in order

Michael Dorris's novels include A Yellow Raft in Blue Water (1987), The Crown of Columbus (1991), and Cloud Chamber (1997), spanning literary fiction and children's literature.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 A Yellow Raft in Blue Water 1987 Michael Dorris Buy
2 The Crown of Columbus 1991 Michael Dorris Buy
3 Sees Behind Trees 1996 Michael Dorris Buy
4 The Window 1997 Michael Dorris Buy
5 Cloud Chamber 1997 Michael Dorris Buy

Michael Dorris’s novels range from adult literary fiction to children’s literature. A Yellow Raft in Blue Water (1987) remains his most celebrated work, telling the story of three generations of Native American women through alternating perspectives. Cloud Chamber (1997) revisits the same family from different angles.

The Crown of Columbus (1991), co-written with Louise Erdrich, blends adventure with literary fiction. Sees Behind Trees (1996) and The Window (1997) are shorter works for younger readers that explore Native American themes through child protagonists.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Michael Dorris Standalone Novels series?

There are five books in the Michael Dorris Standalone Novels series, published between 1987 and 1997.

What is the first book in the Michael Dorris Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Michael Dorris Standalone Novels series is A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, published in 1987.

Is Cloud Chamber a sequel to A Yellow Raft in Blue Water?

Yes, Cloud Chamber (1997) is a companion novel to A Yellow Raft in Blue Water. It follows some of the same family members and explores earlier generations of the family’s history, though it can also be read on its own.

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