{"product_id":"legend","title":"Legend by Lu, Marie","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLegend \u003c\/i\u003edoesn't merely survive the hype, it deserves it.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of The Young Elites\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marie Lu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Speak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780142422076\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 12-UP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Upper Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e148251 \/ Legend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Marie Lu (www.marielu.org) graduated from the University of Southern California and jumped into the video game industry, working for Disney Interactive Studios as a Flash artist. Now a full-time writer, she spends her spare time reading, drawing, playing Assassin's Creed, and getting stuck in traffic. She lives in Los Angeles, California (see above: traffic), with one boyfriend, one Chihuahua mix, and two Pembroke Welsh corgis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43656228929689,"sku":"9780142422076","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/img_51b97a93-dcdc-4d4f-8dea-1083e137069f.jpg?v=1724643696","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/legend","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}