'Warrior Girl Unearthed is Boulley’s thought provoking return to Sugar Island and the problems faced by indigenous peoples there... It is a tale of courageous, remarkable women… Boulley has produced another page turner using elements of crime and mystery to consolidate an important message.'
Warrior Girl Unearthed
Angeline Boulley#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 every intention of quitting her internship. Being stuck in a stuffy museum was never part of her carefree summer plans. But everything changes when Perry meets Warrior Girl, a Native American ancestor whose remains are locked up in a university archive. Perry’s rebellious spark becomes a righteous blaze, and she vows to bring Warrior Girl home – where she belongs.
With the help of an unlikely team, including her twin sister and a charming new boy in town, Perry plots a daring heist. Old rivalries and sister secrets will not stop her from uncovering the truth and protecting her community.
‘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
Reviews
Books for Keeps
'Captivating and beautifully written, delving with insight and courage into the topics of repatriation of human remains and murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls...'
Jo, Goodreads
'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
‘A twisting tale of honouring our families and fighting for what is right… an enlightening journey...'
School Librarian
'Boulley creates a ‘reverse Indiana Jones' story where a fierce indigenous female protagonist fights for justice'
Books For Keeps
'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
'Perry Firekeeper-Birch fights for justice and faces historical prejudice, rivalries and secrets in this blazing thriller... This gripping narrative explores resilience, identity and activism.' School Reading List, May 2024 book club picks
Angeline Boulley
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 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022; the YA Goodreads Choice Awards; the CrimeFest Best YA Crime Novel Prize.; 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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