Dante's Daughter
Published: 2009
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In "Dante's Daughter" by Kimberly Burton Heuston, the story unfolds through the eyes of Iris, the daughter of a renowned poet struggling under the weight of her father's legacy. Set against the backdrop of a world that reveres her father’s works, Iris grapples with her identity and her own aspirations in a pursuit of authenticity. As she navigates love, loss, and the complexities of artistic expectation, Iris embarks on a journey of self-discovery that challenges her perceptions of legacy and freedom. The narrative beautifully intertwines themes of creativity and the relentless search for personal truth. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2009 by Namelos .
Kimberley Heuston is a graduate of the Vermont College MFA Program in Writing for Children and Young Adults. A historian by training, she teaches school in Salt Lake City. She is also the author of "The Shakeress," the paperback version of which is on the Spring 2008 list.