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Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2011 · Est. 4 hour read
The Always War
A runaway hero, a hidden truth, and a journey into enemy territory. Can Tessa uncover the secret that could change everything?
3.4/5 Goodreads · 2,996 ratings
197 pages· 42,027 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Tessa's world is defined by war, but when local hero Gideon rejects his medal and vanishes, her curiosity leads her on a daring chase. Stowing away on a rogue plane, Tessa finds herself in enemy lands, uncovering a truth that challenges everything she knows. As the stakes rise, Tessa must decide if she has the courage to reveal a secret that could alter the course of history. Will she bring the truth to light, or will it remain hidden in the shadows?
From the publisher
For as long as Tessa can remember, her country has been at war. When local golden boy Gideon Thrall is awarded a medal for courage, it’s a rare bright spot for everyone in Tessa’s town–until Gideon refuses the award, claims he was a coward, and runs away. Tessa is bewildered, and can’t help but follow Gideon to find out the truth. But Tessa is in for more than she bargained for. Before she knows it, she has stowed away on a rogue airplane and is headed for enemy territory. But all that pales when she discovers a shocking truth that rocks the foundation of everything she’s ever believed–a truth that will change the world. But is Tessa strong enough to bring it into the light?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 197
- Words
- 42,027
- Reading age
- 12–17
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 700L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.1
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 6
- AR interest level
- MG+
- AR quiz
- 148668
Publication
- Published
- November 15, 2011
- First published
- November 1, 2011
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781416995265
- LCCN
- 2010033344
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