Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange

Generational Echoes from the Edge of History

Wandering Stars is the powerful follow-up to There There, from Pulitzer Prize-finalist Tommy Orange. This deeply human novel traces the trauma and resilience passed through generations of an Indigenous family from the Sand Creek Massacre to the present.

Recognition & Impact

• New York Times Bestseller
• Written by Pulitzer Prize-finalist and bestselling author Tommy Orange

What Critics Are Saying

"A masterwork that will forever be part of you." —Morgan Talty, bestselling author of Night of the Living Rez

Synopsis

Beginning in 1864, young Star survives the Sand Creek Massacre only to endure colonial indoctrination. His son Charles later faces cruelty at the Carlisle Indian School, forging a bond with Opal Viola that sparks hope amid generational pain. Wandering Stars is a lyrical, shattering tale of identity, survival, and legacy.

About the Author

Tommy Orange is a celebrated Native American author whose works are hailed for confronting the realities of Indigenous life in America. Wandering Stars cements his place as a voice of urgency and brilliance in modern fiction.