A foster teen uncovers her Ojibwe heritage while fleeing a dangerous past in this gripping mystery.
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A foster teen uncovers her Ojibwe heritage while fleeing a dangerous past in this gripping mystery.
A Printz Honor Book! An AIYLA Honor Book! A Good Morning America Book Club Pick! From the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms. Ever since Lucy Smith’s father died five years ago, “home” has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a “ward of the state”. But when the sharp-eyed and kind Mr. J...
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Moderate violence likely; threats and danger tied to past secrets.
Minor use of strong language expected in tense moments.
No evidence of substance use in available sources.
No evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in available sources.
No evidence of religious themes in available sources.
No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
No real-world occult content depicted.
Moderate focus on Indigenous identity and systemic foster care issues.
No evidence of self-harm or suicide themes in available sources.
Major themes of foster system struggles and past trauma or danger.
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