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Sisters in the Wind: A Printz Honor Book

Angeline Boulley
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Sisters in the Wind: A Printz Honor Book

Angeline Boulley
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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10 out of 10 need to read

"This book is absolutely captivating. It answers so many unanswered questions from warrior girl unearthed and it’s just absolutely amazing. The characters are so well developed and you just don’t ever wanna put it down."

— Great! (5/5)

A must read

"Excellent story and writing. Gives a fabulous account of indigenous childhood tragedies."

— Marie B. (5/5)

Emotional story of belonging and abandonment

"Book review: 4. 5/5 ⭐️ Genre: contemporary fiction Themes: foster system, childcare, abuse, family “The ultimate survival game for girls is to survive into adulthood” Like her other books, this is an emotional story that will make you want to rage and to cry. Lucy Smith may have been an oddball with no friends, but she had her father and that was enough. When he dies, she is a child left adrift. Abandoned by a step mother who was clearly playing a role and moving around in the foster system for five years have left their scars. Cautious and scared that she is being followed, there are some shadows in her past that refuse to leave her alone. Home is now a fragile hope, while survival takes precedence. When John Jameson enters her diner, she senses trouble. Yet he is not the bad guy in this story. He is there to reconnect her to her Ojibwe family, a connection her father kept well hidden. When an accident debilitates Lucy, she is chained to these two new strangers - Jamie and Daunis, who have their own strange past. Lucy still does not want to shatter the illusion of her perfect father, so she lashes out at those trying to help. Trust and reliance no longer come easy to her, and it is easier to be cruel than vulnerable. In many ways she is still a child throwing tantrums and lying, saying hurtful things, because she doesn’t want to be hurt again. Told in chapters alternating between the past and present, we understand what Lucy has been through and why she is reluctant to meet this new family of hers. How the quiet religious robot transformed into this fierce woman who would rather go on the run than reach out for help again. The message of intergeneration trauma that resounds till today is that of stolen children. With the Indian Child Welfare Act rarely followed, countless youth are lost to the foster system stolen from parents that are subjected to poverty by the same state that claims their children. Instead of following ICWA and placing the child with their people, their family, they are left to a world designed to mistreat them. Loosing their culture and a sense of safety and love all in one go. This is a heart breaking reality reflected in our current circumstance when those in power would choose the value of the land over the value of the people. Then there is the religious factor of training little girls to become obedient while giving a free pass to abusive men and boys. This well crafted story will evoke your emotions. Lucy is an onion, a complex character that will cause tears and is not always palatable, but adds to the flavour. Like Lucy, I never know if a foster home was a well crafted image of safety, or an actual haven. In that way, Boulley kept tension in the story and had me searching for the monster in the closet. My one big critique that kept this from being an easy 5 ⭐️ was the ending. After everything, Lucy still cannot trust Jamie and Daunis with the truth and that leads to a sort of inevitable conclusion. And after her being so smart throughout, it just felt like a dip in the character arc. I understand why this had to happen, but I still didn’t like it. The death of a beloved character when unnecessary is difficult to swallow. This is a standalone book, but I recommend reading the books in order because there are some continuing storylines with Daunis, Jamie and Lily back in the plot. Thank you to Macmillan Audio for an ALC. I enjoyed the audiobook, but wanted to slow down and read it through myself so I enjoyed the book in both formats from start to finish."

— Karisbookclub (5/5)

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  • Published date: May 11, 2027
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 400
  • Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
  • ISBN: 9781250328526
  • Dimensions: 5.38" W x 1.0" L x 8.25" H

A New York Times and #1 Indie Bestseller
An Instant #1 Indies Bestseller
An Amazon, Google, Chicago Public Library, Kirkus, BookPage, Indigo, Kobo, Book Riot, and Publishers Lunch Best Book of the Year!

*​"A shocking, urgent YA thriller."―Shelf Awareness, starred review

*“Complex and unpredictable…Boulley’s gift for building suspense is on full display.“―BookPage, starred review

*"Shocking revelations keep pages turning. Boulley’s latest gripping thriller poignantly expands familiar characters’ stories and introduces a compelling new heroine​.​" ―The Horn Book, starred review

*"This unforgettable novel is impossible to put down…and races to an explosive conclusion." ―Booklist, starred review

*A propulsive mystery thriller...devastating yet gripping."—Publisher's Weekly, starred review

*“A powerful story of family, belonging, and identity interlaced with thriller.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"“Heart-wrenching, adrenaline filled.” -BCCB

Praise for Warrior Girl Unearthed

A New York Times and Indie bestseller!
An NPR Best YA Book of the Year!
An AIYLA Honor Book!
SIX starred reviews!

"A riveting, culturally focused thriller. Boulley has become a must-read author." -NPR

*"Another powerful, suspenseful page-turner from Boulley."-The Horn Book, starred review

* "A thrilling and empowering read." -Publisher's Weekly, starred review

Praise for Firekeeper's Daughter

A #1 New York Times bestseller
A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time
A Printz Medal Winner
A Morris Award Winner
A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick!

“One of this year's most buzzed about young adult novels.” ―Good Morning America

"[An] absolute powerhouse of a debut." ―NPR

“Another YA novel that’s absolutely page-turning required reading for adults...Our heroine is so smart, so thoughtful, and so good.” ―Glamour

"A gorgeous insight into Anishinaabe culture and a page-turning YA thriller with a healthy dose of romance." ―Hypable

Angeline Boulley, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Her debut novel Firekeeper's Daughter was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and recipient of many international accolades including the ALA Printz and Morris Awards; the YA Goodreads Choice Award; the Walter Award for Outstanding Children's Literature; and is Carnegie Mellon nominated. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan, but her home will always be on Sugar Island.

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