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"A poignant story of colonization and assimilation, something I know a little bit about. A masterpiece." - Chinua Achebe"One of our most brilliant writers tells a harsh truth about American history." - Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United StatesPraise for Edge of Nowhere:"Smelcer's prose is lyrical, straightforward, and brilliant . . . authentic Native Alaskan storytelling at its best." - School Library Journal (starred review) "A spare tale of courage, love and terrible obstacles." - The Wall Street Journal"More psychological depth than Robinson Crusoe." - Frank McCourtPraise for Lone Wolves:"A beautiful and moving story of courage and love." - Ray Bradbury"Smelcer [is] a rockstar of Alaskan literature.