Firekeeper's Daughter
Angeline Boulley · 2021 · Novel
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Introduced a nuanced and authentic portrayal of contemporary Indigenous life and culture within a high-stakes YA thriller, highlighting issues of identity, systemic injustice, and community resilience.
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Daunis Fontaine, a biracial Ojibwe teenager, witnesses a murder and finds herself drawn into an FBI investigation on her reservation. She uses her knowledge of traditional Ojibwe medicine and science to uncover the truth, navigating complex cultural and family loyalties.
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