The Scorpio Races
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2011 · Est. 10 hour read

The Scorpio Races

By Maggie Stiefvater

In a deadly race, survival is the ultimate prize.

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447 pages· 110,085 words· Est. 10 hour read

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Every November, the Scorpio Races test riders' courage as they race water horses. Sean, a stoic champion, faces new challenges, while Puck, the first female competitor, defies tradition. As they navigate danger and destiny, will they conquer their fears or fall victim to the race's perilous nature? Discover a world where love and survival collide.

From the publisher

A spellbinding novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater.Some race to win. Others race to survive.It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them. Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn’t given her much of a choice. So she enters the competition - the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen. As she did in her bestselling Shiver trilogy, author Maggie Stiefvater takes us to the breaking point, where both love and life meet their greatest obstacles, and only the strong of heart can survive. The Scorpio Races is an unforgettable reading experience.

Awards

Michael L. Printz Honor (2012)Odyssey Honor (2012)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
447
Words
110,085
Reading age
13–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
840L
Themes & topics
Books about horsesBooks about loveBooks about orphansBooks about racing
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
17
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
147559
Publication
Published
April 1, 2013
First published
October 18, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545224918

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