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Angeline Boulley
ISBN 9781786079060
Rs. 800
Rock the Boat
Firekeeper's Daughter
Who it's for: Readers interested in Indigenous fiction and mysteries with cultural depth
Daunis Fontaine, an eighteen-year-old of mixed Ojibwe and white heritage, navigates her identity both in her Michigan hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. Her world is upended when she witnesses a brutal murder, leading her to become an unwilling informant for an FBI investigation into a series of drug-related deaths within her community. As the dangers escalate and the truth becomes increasingly blurred, Daunis must confront what it means to be an Anishinaabe kwe and determine how far she will go to protect her loved ones and cultural heritage.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of identity, culture, and justice within the Ojibwe community. Features a compelling mystery intertwined with a coming-of-age story. Offers a unique perspective on contemporary Indigenous life and challenges. Written by an author with deep cultural insight.
Highlights
- Explores identity, culture, and justice within the Ojibwe community
- Features a compelling mystery intertwined with a coming-of-age story
- Offers a unique perspective on contemporary Indigenous life and challenges
- Written by an author with deep cultural insight
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows Daunis Fontaine, a mixed-heritage Ojibwe teen, who becomes an FBI informant after witnessing a murder, investigating drug-related deaths in her community.
Who is the author?
Angeline Boulley, who has deep cultural insight into the Ojibwe community.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores identity, culture, justice, and coming-of-age within an Indigenous context.
Is it a mystery or a coming-of-age story?
It combines both: a mystery about drug-related deaths with a coming-of-age narrative.