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David Grann

Killers of the Flower Moon (Adapted for Young Readers): The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI

David GrannNonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2021

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Book Club Questions

Killers of the Flower Moon (Adapted for Young Readers)

1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

  • This book explores a troubling part of American history and culture. Which aspects of the story were most upsetting or shocking to you? Which aspects did you find inspiring or hopeful?
  • How would you describe the tone and style of the book? How do these impact your reaction to the book’s difficult and emotional subject matter?
  • What other books or movies dealing with the historical oppression of Indigenous peoples are you familiar with? How does Killers of the Flower Moon’s portrayal of the Osage and the outsiders who perpetrated violence against them compare to other portrayals of Indigenous peoples and their oppressors?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

  • Which character or characters did you most relate to in this story? How might your own identity and personal values impact your answer?
  • What did you learn about Osage culture from reading this book? What aspects of Osage culture or history might you like to explore further?
  • Killers of the Flower Moon takes place long ago. How much has the world changed or failed to change in the years since this story took place? What kinds of prejudice have you seen in your own lifetime? 
  • Mollie’s culture is very important to her.
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