Warrior Girl Unearthed Synopsis
#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
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780861544226 |
| Publication date: |
2nd May 2024 |
| Author: |
Angeline Boulley |
| Publisher: |
Rock the Boat an imprint of Oneworld Publications |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
396 pages |
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Angeline Boulley Press Reviews
'A burning sense of injustice runs through Warrior Girl Unearthed. 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 story with well-developed characterization that is both compellingly readable and deeply thought-provoking. A page-turning heist grounded in a nuanced exploration of critical issues of cultural integrity.' - Kirkus Starred Review
'Perry's snarky first-person narration propels this intelligent heist narrative, culminating in a thrilling and empowering read.' - Publisher's Weekly
'Incredibly insightful and eye-opening...' - Cultureless
'This book felt like home to any readers who loved Firekeepers Daughter.' - Amanda at Bookish Brews, Goodreads
'This is a superb novel about identity... Through Perry and her friends the reader is able to learn so much about a culture at risk of disappearing. This is a book which will see you wanting to find out more about people who are rarely written about.' - Read for Good
'Warrior Girl Unearthed is a gripping follow-up to Angeline Boulley's much-lauded debut, Firekeeper's Daughter... It's clear from this sophomore novel that Boulley really knows how to construct a riveting, culturally focused thriller... Boulley has become a must-read author for me.' - NPR review by Caitlyn Paxson
'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.' - 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
Praise for Firekeeper's Daughter:
'A swift-paced, compelling thriller' - Guardian
'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
'This superb YA thriller interweaves compelling action with a sense of the Native Americans' long fight for their own history.' - Guardian
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