Firekeeper's Daughter
Bibliography Boulley, Angeline. FIRE KEEPER'S DAUGHTER. Square Fish, 2023. ISBN: 9781250866035. Plot Summary FIRE KEEPER'S DAUGHTER is about Daunis Fontaine, an 18-year-old girl who is half Ojibwe and white. Being part of two different cultures, she does not feel fully accepted by either side. Her father's Native community is quite close to Daunis, but she is also living in her mother's wealthy white family. Daunis struggles to feel complete in either side. Daunis ends up witnessing the murder of her best friend and becomes part of the investigation. Daunis uses the knowledge from both sides of her family: science, hockey, and Ojibwe traditions, to help her find the truth. Throughout the story, Daunis finds her footing with who she is, who she can trust, and how far she is willing to go for the people she loves. Critical Analysis This story has become quite popular for a reason. It has mystery, culture, and finding a sense of belonging all in one. By highlighting Dauni...
