Anna of Byzantium
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
Published: 2014
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"Anna of Byzantium" by Tracy Barrett tells the story of Anna Comnena, the spirited daughter of Byzantine Emperor Alexios I. Set in the 11th century, the novel explores Anna's life as she navigates the treacherous political landscape of the Byzantine court. Gifted with intelligence and ambition, Anna desires to be more than just a pawn in her family's power struggles. As she faces personal losses and societal expectations, she strives to assert her identity and secure her legacy through writing, particularly her historical account, "The Alexiad." The story weaves together themes of resilience, authority, and the quest for knowledge in a male-dominated world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 6th grade-10th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 11-15 years.
This book was published in 2014 by Laurel Leaf Library .
Tracy Barrett is the author of numerous acclaimed and award-winning books for young readers. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
Texas Lonestar Reading List
This book was recognised by the Texas Lonestar Reading List.
This book features the following character:
Anna Comnena
This book features the character Anna Comnena.