Drama and humor combine in the sequel to the award-winning As Long as the Rivers Flow and When the Spirits Dance. Goodbye Buffalo Bay is set during Cree author Larry Loyie's teenage years. In his last year in residential school, Lawrence learns the power of friendship and finds the courage to stand up for his beliefs. He returns home to find the traditional First Nations life he loved is over. He feels like a stranger to his family until his grandfather's gentle guidance helps him find his way. During Lawrence's journey of self-discovery, he learns the importance of friendship, the difference between anger and assertiveness, and the realization of youthful dreams.
