53 pages • 1 hour read
Drew Hayden TaylorThe Night Wanderer
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Night Wanderer by Drew Hayden Taylor follows Tiffany, a 16-year-old Anishinaabe girl from Otter Lake First Nations reserve, and Pierre, an Anishinaabe vampire returning to his homeland after centuries. As Tiffany navigates life with a broken family, Pierre battles his vampiric urges and revisits his past. Both characters' journeys intersect, revealing deeper themes of identity and belonging. Contains descriptions of depression and references to suicidal ideation and suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Reviews of The Night Wanderer by Drew Hayden Taylor often commend its unique blend of Gothic horror with Indigenous cultural elements, making it a compelling young adult novel. Praise is frequently directed at the strong character development and rich, atmospheric setting. However, some critiques mention that the pacing can be uneven and certain plot points feel underdeveloped. Overall, it is generally well-received for its originality and meaningful representation of Indigenous themes.
Who Should Read The Night Wanderer?
The ideal reader for Drew Hayden Taylor’s The Night Wanderer is a young adult or adult interested in Indigenous culture, folklore, and supernatural themes. Fans of Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian or Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series will appreciate its blend of contemporary Indigenous life and haunting mystery.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
HL750LBook Details
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Fantasy
Gothic Literature
Relationships: Family
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Religion / Spirituality