A ground-breaking, heart-racing thriller perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange

An instant no. 1 New York Times Bestseller

Winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards for YA Fiction

Winner of CrimeFest Best YA Crime Fiction Prize

Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize

A Time magazine pick for Best YA of All Time

KEEP THE SECRET. LIVE THE LIE. EARN YOUR TRUTH.

Eighteen-year-old Daunis has always felt like an outsider with her mixed heritage, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation.

After she witnesses a shocking murder, Daunis reluctantly agrees to go undercover for the FBI, who are convinced a drug trafficking ring are behind it. But secretly she pursues her own investigation, tracking down the culprits with her knowledge of traditional medicine.
As the bodies pile up, Daunis finds herself caught in a web of deceit that threatens the people she loves the most.

'Raw and moving' Cosmopolitan

'A story that grips like a bulldog clip on your heart' Katherine Rundell, author of The Good Thieves

'Thrilling and heartwrenching' Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars

'A swift-paced, compelling thriller' Guardian

A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community. For fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange

About the Author

Angeline Boulley is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Michigan. She gained attention for her debut Firekeeper's Daughter thanks to We Need Diverse Books. It became a NYT No. 1 bestseller and has now sold in 20 territories worldwide. The book won the YA Goodreads Choice Award; the ALA Printz Award and Morris Award; the Walter Award for Outstanding Children's Literature; and is Carnegie Medal Nominated. Firekeeper's Daughter is soon to be made into a Netflix series. Angeline lives in Michigan but considers Sugar Island home.

Reviews

'A a gripping and unforgettable story of family, community and identity told through the eyes of a protagonist so powerfully realised on the page, you'll swear you can hear her heart beat. Daunis Fontaine is a force to be reckoned with - and so is Angeline Boulley. This is one bold, uncompromising and elegantly crafted debut.' Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie

'In this momentous YA debut, Angeline Boulley pulls from her Ojibwe background to craft her incredible protagonist.' Elle, Best of 2021

'Immersive and enthralling, Firekeeper's Daughter plunges the reader into a community and a landscape enriched by a profound spiritual tradition. Full of huge characters and spellbinding scenes, it gives a fascinating insight into life on and off the reservation, with Daunis as a tough and resourceful heroine through every vicissitude.' Financial Times

'Intricate and moving. Boulley takes the reader on an incredible journey with the assurance of a veteran novelist.' Tochi Onyebuchi, author of Beasts Made of Night

'A rare and mesmerising work that blends the power of a vibrant tradition with the aches and energy of today's America. This book will leave you breathless!' Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World

Awards
Winner of CrimeFest Best Crime Fiction for YA Prize 2022 and Goodreads Choice Award for YA 2022. Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022.



Book Information
ISBN 9781786079060
Author Angeline Boulley
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Rock the Boat
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 36mm