Firekeeper's Daughter

Angeline Boulley

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Firekeeper's Daughter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angeline Boulley

Reading Level 7 12VE Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

I have a secret to tell you: Daunis Fontaine knows more than anyone suspects about the shadows lurking in her community. She’s about to uncover truths that could change everything—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Young Adult FictionIndigenous Peoples of Turtle IslandThrillers & SuspenseCrimeComing of AgeFamilySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

Firekeeper's Daughter is a gripping young adult thriller featuring an 18-year-old Native American girl who becomes an undercover informant in an FBI investigation into a dangerous drug in her community. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and justice, but includes mature content such as substance abuse, sexual assault, and emotional trauma, making it suitable for older teens.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12VE — Vivid — Emotional
Emotional
Vivid
Physical
Intense
Social
Intense
Thematic
Moderate

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Abandonment Gaslighting Addiction Alcohol Abuse Drug Use Sexual Assault Rape Mentioned Drugged Restrained
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
10
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

320 pages
ISBN
9781250766571
Pages
320
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Published
2021
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionPeople & PlacesIndigenous Peoples of Turtle IslandThrillers & SuspenseCrimeSocial ThemesDrugs, Alcohol, Substance AbuseYoung AdultDetective and Mystery StoriesOjibwa IndiansFamiliesDrugsUndercover OperationsCaregiversFamily RelationshipsRacially Mixed PeopleIndians of North AmericaSuspenseThrillerYoung Adult LiteratureYoung Adult Fiction, People & Places, IndigenousYoung Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Drugs, Alcohol, Substance AbuseYoung Adult Fiction, Social Themes, Self-esteem & Self-relianceYoung Adult Fiction, Thrillers & Suspense, General

People

Daunis FontaineJamie

Places

Michigan