Donna Jo Napoli

Frustrated with the restrictions her gender imposes on her life, fourteen-year-old Donata, disguised as a boy, sneaks out of her noble family's house to roam the streets of late sixteenth-century Venice.

Daughter of Venice

Jeni Enjaian

I really enjoyed this book.The narrative is fluid yet historically solid. The protagonist was relatable and spoke with an appropriate age-level voice. I loved how Napoli wove history throughout the narrative without it becoming overwhelming or didactic. I loved the resolution too; the narrative was complete but not quite.
I definitely recommend this book.

Daughter of Venice

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