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Legend Hardcover - 2011 - 1st Edition
by Marie Lu
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
In a dark future, when North America has split into two warring nations, 15-year-olds Day, a famous criminal, and prodigy June, the brilliant soldier hired to capture him, discover that they have a common enemy.
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- Title Legend
- Author Marie Lu
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 320
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group, New York
- Date 2011
- Features Dust Cover, Price on Product - Canadian
- Bookseller's Inventory # G039925675XI4N10
- ISBN 9780399256752 / 039925675X
- Weight 0.95 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Dimensions 8.5 x 5.91 x 1.13 in (21.59 x 15.01 x 2.87 cm)
- Ages 12 to UP years
- Grade levels 7 - UP
- Reading level 710
- Library of Congress subjects Brothers and sisters, Science fiction
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011002003
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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Summary
A New York Times bestseller!
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.
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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- Booklist, 10/15/2011, Page 58
- Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 12/01/2011, Page 0
- Entertainment Weekly, 11/25/2011, Page 78
- Horn Book Magazine, 11/01/2011, Page 105
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2012, Page 104
- Kirkus Reviews, 04/15/2011, Page 36
- New York Times Book Review, 12/04/2011, Page 35
- Publishers Weekly, 10/10/2011, Page 59
- Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/07/2011, Page 40
- Romantic Times, 11/01/2011, Page 73
- School Library Journal, 10/01/2011, Page 140
- Shelf Awareness, 10/05/2011, Page 0
- Voice of Youth Advocates, 10/01/2011, Page 405