#1 New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley takes us back into the world of Firekeeper's Daughter in this high-stakes mystery about the power of discovering your stolen history

A Waterstones Best YA Books of 2023

A Financial Times Best YA Summer Book 2023

HONOUR YOUR ROOTS. BREAK THE RULES. UNCOVER THE TRUTH.

Perry Firekeeper-Birch has always known who she is - the laid-back twin, the troublemaker, the best fisher on Sugar Island. Whilst her overachieving sister works away at an internship, Perry's holiday plans mostly involve doing absolutely nothing.

But her carefree summer is brought to an abrupt end when she meets 'Warrior Girl', a Native American ancestor whose stolen remains are being kept in the archives of a local university. Perry is determined to bring her home, with the help of a small group of friends and allies, including her twin sister and a charming new boy in town with unwavering morals. Old rivalries, sister secrets, and botched heists cannot-will not-stop her from uncovering the mystery before the ancestors and missing women are lost forever.

'This superb YA thriller interweaves compelling action with a sense of the Native Americans' long fight for their own history.' Guardian

'Incredibly insightful and eye-opening.' Cultureless

The highly anticipated second novel from the bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter

About the Author

Angeline Boulley is an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians based in Michigan. She is the former director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter was an instant NYT bestseller and has won numerous prizes in the UK and US. It is soon to be a Netflix film. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan but considers home to be Sugar Island.

Reviews

'Compellingly readable and deeply thought-provoking. A page-turning heist grounded in a nuanced exploration of critical issues of cultural integrity.' Kirkus, starred review

'A gripping novel with a strong protagonist who navigates injustice and cares about her community.' Five Books, Best Books for Teens of 2023

'An incredible novel about family, the past and attempting to make amends, it feels honest and truthful and it is a delightful read.' Good Reading Magazine

'With verve and not a little humour Angeline Boulley brings highly topical issues - cultural heritage, the purpose of museums, the legacy of the past - to a young audience.' Barnaby Phillips, author of Loot - Britain and the Benin Bronzes

'A riveting, culturally focused thriller... Boulley has become a must-read author for me.' NPR review by Caitlyn Paxson

Book Information
ISBN 9780861544196
Author Angeline Boulley
Format Hardback
Page Count 400
Imprint Rock the Boat
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 34mm