"Iron Hearted Violet" by Kelly Barnhill follows the story of Violet, a princess with a heart as strong as steel and a fierce spirit. In her world, magic is both wondrous and perilous, and when Violet discovers an ancient, powerful secret lurking within her castle, she must harness her courage and creativity. With her loyal friend, the sharp-witted, feral boy named Demetrius, Violet embarks on an adventurous journey filled with dangerous creatures, dark magic, and self-discovery. As she confronts her destiny, Violet learns what it truly means to be brave and to embrace her own unique identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 448 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

Kelly Barnhill lives in Minnesota with her husband and three children. She is the author of four novels, most recently The Girl Who Drank the Moon, winner of the Newbery Medal. The Witch's Boy received four starred reviews and was a finalist for the Minnesota Book Awards.