Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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Zusammenfassung

A ground-breaking YA thriller about a Native American teen who must root out the corruption in her community

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Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

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

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


'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


'Gripping and unforgettable...this is one bold, uncompromising and elegantly crafted debut.' Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie


Immersive and enthralling. Full of huge characters and spellbinding scenes...fascinating.’ Financial Times

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.

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ISBN 13 9781786079046
ISBN 10 1786079046
Titel Firekeeper's Daughter
Autor Angeline Boulley
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Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag Oneworld Publications
Erscheinungsjahr 2021-04-01
Seitenanzahl 496
Preise Winner of CrimeFest Best Crime Fiction for YA Prize 2022, Winner of Goodreads Choice Award for YA 2022, Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2022
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