About This Book
In "Warrior Girl Unearthed," Angeline Boulley delivers a compelling young adult mystery centered on Perry, an Anishinaabe teen driven to seek justice for her community. The narrative intertwines the urgent issue of missing Indigenous women, a family murder investigation, and the desecration of ancestral lands by grave robbers. This book is ideal for readers aged 12-18, offering a suspenseful plot while deeply exploring themes of cultural identity, resilience, and social justice. Parents should be aware of the mature themes, including violence and discrimination, which are handled with sensitivity and provide rich opportunities for discussion.
With the rising number of missing Indigenous women, her family's involvement in a murder investigation, and grave robbers profiting off her Anishinaabe tribe, Perry takes matters into her own hands to solve the mystery and reclaim her people's inheritance.
Character Death
Violence
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discrimination
Discussion Prompts
1
How does Perry's Anishinaabe heritage influence her actions and motivations throughout the story?
2
What are some of the injustices Perry and her community face, and how does she choose to respond to them?
3
How does the book highlight the issue of missing Indigenous women, and why is this an important topic to explore?
4
Discuss the concept of "cultural inheritance" in the book. Why is it so important for Perry to reclaim it?
5
What qualities make Perry a "warrior girl," and what can we learn from her bravery and determination?
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NYT Bestseller
Young Adult Hardcover (3 weeks on list)
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