August
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2010 · Est. 4 hour read

August

Written by Gabrielle Lord

Part of the Conspiracy 365 series

A teen must survive a year on the run, hunted by killers and the law.

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179 pages· 34,881 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Fifteen-year-old Cal is thrust into a deadly game of survival after a cryptic warning on New Year's Eve. With his father's mysterious death looming and his sister's life at stake, Cal becomes a fugitive, pursued by both criminals and the law. As he races against time to uncover a history-altering secret, trust becomes a rare commodity. Who can he rely on when every second could be his last? With allies like Boges and Winter, Cal must navigate a treacherous path to save his sister and clear his name before it's too late.

From the publisher

On New Year’s Eve, Cal is chased down the street by a staggering, sick man with a deadly warning They killed your father. They’ll kill you. You must survive the next 365 days. Hurled into a life on the run the 15-year-old fugitive is isolated and alone. Hunted by the law and ruthless criminals, Cal must somehow uncover the truth about his father’s mysterious death and a history-changing secret. Who can he turn to, who can he trust, when the whole world seems to want him dead? The clock is ticking. Any second could be his last.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
179
Words
34,881
Reading age
10–13
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
138487
Publication
Published
August 1, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781935279570

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