The Darkest Path
Chapter Book · 2013

The Darkest Path

By Jeff Hirsch

A boy's defiance against a militant regime sparks a perilous escape.

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320 pages· 84,605 words

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Fifteen-year-old Cal, trapped in a militant religious war, faces a life-altering choice when he kills an officer to save a stray dog. Now, with his brother and the dog, Cal must flee the Glorious Path, a regime demanding absolute loyalty. As they run, Cal's beliefs and loyalties are tested, leading to a confrontation that could decide the nation's future. Will Cal's courage be enough to survive and protect those he loves?

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
320
Words
84,605
Audience
Adult
Lexile
~781L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~S
AR points
13
AR interest level
MG+
AR quiz
161792
Publication
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545630627

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