132 pages • 4 hours read
Angeline BoulleyFirekeeper's Daughter
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine, with a French mother and an Ojibwe father, witnesses a murder and collaborates with the FBI to go undercover, using her bicultural knowledge to resolve the case while navigating complex issues related to her heritage and community. The novel includes drug abuse, suicide, sexual assault, and relationship abuse.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley captivates with its rich cultural insights and complex, well-developed characters, standing out for its authentic representation of Native American life. While praised for its compelling mystery and strong female protagonist, some reviews note a slow pace and dense narrative. Overall, it is celebrated for its unique voice and powerful themes.
Who Should Read Firekeeper's Daughter?
Readers who appreciate culturally rich, thrilling narratives with strong female protagonists will be captivated by Angeline Boulley's Firekeeper's Daughter. Fans of Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give or Tommy Orange's There There will find a compelling, intricately woven story of identity, community, and resilience.
RecommendedReading Age
16-18yearsLexile Level
HL720LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Psychological Fiction
American Literature
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Grief / Death
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Natural World: Appearance & Reality
Society: Community