The Marrow Thieves books in order

The Marrow Thieves is a two-book young adult dystopian series by Cherie Dimaline, beginning with the award-winning The Marrow Thieves (2017).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Marrow Thieves 2017 Cherie Dimaline Buy
2 Hunting by Stars 2021 Cherie Dimaline Buy

The Marrow Thieves series by Cherie Dimaline begins with the 2017 novel of the same name, which won both the Governor General’s Award and the Kirkus Prize for young adult literature. The story is set in a dystopian future where climate change has ravaged North America and most people have lost the ability to dream. Indigenous people, who can still dream, are hunted and captured by the government.

The sequel, Hunting by Stars (2021), continues the story of Frenchie and his found family as they face new threats. The series draws on the real history of residential schools in Canada while building a speculative world that resonates with contemporary readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the The Marrow Thieves series?

There are two books in the The Marrow Thieves series, published between 2017 and 2021.

What is the first book in the The Marrow Thieves series?

The first book in the The Marrow Thieves series is The Marrow Thieves, published in 2017.

What is The Marrow Thieves about?

The Marrow Thieves is set in a future where most of the world has lost the ability to dream, and Indigenous people are hunted because they still can. The story follows a group of young Indigenous survivors trying to stay free and find family.

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