Legend
Legend
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Legend

Written by Marie Lu
Book #1 in the Legend Series
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12 - 18
Reading age
320
Page count
236
Words per page
710L
Lexile measure
Nov 29, 2011
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Legend doesn’t merely survive the hype, it deserves it. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic’s wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic’s highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths - until the day June’s brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias’s death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780399256752
    Publication Date
    November 29, 2011
    Publisher
    G. P. Putnam's Sons
    Page Count
    320
    Words Per Page
    236
    Audience
    Young Adult
    Reading Age
    12 - 18 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2014501950
    Lexile® Level
    710L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    11
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    148251
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    UG

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