Michel Noël’s Hush! Hush! was inspired by the author’s own childhood. Set in the 1950s, it tells the story of a fourteen-year-old Algonquin boy and his dream of living the life of a traditional trapper. Noël has over fifty books to his credit and has received many prizes, including the Governor General’s Award in 1997. Noël was named Citizen of the World by the Canadian Association for the United Nations for his work in seeking better understanding between people. In 2002, he received the Canadian Senate’s Medal of Recognition for his contributions in promoting the French language and culture.