The Crowlings

The star people, having spoilt their world, have moved on to a new one. As the book opens, Ben, a native, is forced to abandon his land and his customs. Barely escaping the clutches of the state, his group finally makes it to the reservation. This first section is full of humour but succeeding ones, following the fortunes of later generations, have a harder edge as the central characters strive to be accepted in the 'modern' world. But as they get closer to acceptance that the world is falling apart, the star people are moving on. Linni, the hero of the final section, is left to reverse the movement of the opening and rediscover her roots. This is a moral tale skilfully told.