Firekeeper's Daughter — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
A ground-breaking, heart-racing thriller perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Tommy Orange
An instant no. 1 New York Times Bestseller, April 4 2021
Winner of the Goodreads Choice Awards for YA Fiction, 2021
Winner of CrimeFest Best YA Crime Fiction Prize, 2022
Shortlisted for Waterstones Children's Book Prize, 2022
A Time magazine pick for Best YA of All Time, 2021
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Firekeeper's Daughter appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains several instances of violence, including the murder of multiple characters, including teen girls, and a depiction of rape. It addresses serious themes of violence within the community. The book is described as harrowing and disturbing, dealing with themes of murder and drug-related violence, which may be triggering for some readers.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have violence?
The book contains several instances of violence, including the murder of multiple characters, including teen girls, and a depiction of rape. It addresses serious themes of violence within the community.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have scary content?
The book is described as harrowing and disturbing, dealing with themes of murder and drug-related violence, which may be triggering for some readers.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. Search results do not mention any religious practices or beliefs.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have racial/cultural content?
The story explores themes of racial identity and cultural conflict, particularly focusing on the protagonist's biracial background and the dynamics between her Indigenous heritage and her White family. It touches on issues of racism within the context of Native American identity.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have profanity?
No profanity detected in search results.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have climate change?
No climate-related themes detected in search results.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have sexual identity?
The narrative includes sexual content, such as characters having multiple sexual relationships and references to the circumstances under which they lost their virginity. It addresses themes related to sexual assault.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have gender roles?
The narrative includes themes related to gender roles, particularly highlighting the strength and power of women in the context of traditional beliefs and cultural identity. It discusses the protagonist's journey in balancing her identity and societal expectations.
Does Firekeeper's Daughter have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.
