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The Lesser Blessed by Richard Van Camp tells the story of Larry Sole, a Dogrib teenager in Fort Simmer, grappling with trauma from his past, including a violent accident and inter-generational effects of the residential school system. Larry forms a transformative friendship with Métis rebel Johnny Beck, which exposes him to new experiences while exploring themes of memory, storytelling, and cultural identity. The book discusses topics such as substance misuse, child abuse, and violence.