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Picture Book · Ages 12–15 · 2008 · Est. 4.5 hour read-aloud
Then
Book #2 in the Once Series series
Can Felix and Zelda evade capture in a world eager to betray them for a reward?
4.4/5 Goodreads · 14,237 ratings
182 pages· 35,193 words· Est. 4.5 hour read-aloud
Bookroo's summary
Felix and Zelda are on the run, escaping the Nazis in a world where betrayal lurks at every corner. With a brave woman's help, they find temporary refuge, but Felix's distinct feature threatens their safety. As danger closes in, Felix faces an impossible choice: stay with Zelda or leave to protect them both. Will he break his promise to save their lives, or will their bond be their undoing? In a race against time, survival hinges on courage and sacrifice.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 182
- Words
- 35,193
- Reading age
- 12–15
- Audience
- Young Adult
- Lexile
- 580L
The author
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The series
The Once Series series
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$1550
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Ages 11–15 · 2005
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG+
- AR quiz
- 144856
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2008
- Publisher
- VikingPenquin
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780670072781
- LCCN
- 2009397780
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