Legend

by Marie Lu
Carver County Library paperback 304 pages
genre: YA dystopian fiction, romance, adventure

Set in a future world where the USA is now the Republic (west), the Colonies (east), and the Patriots (mercenaries), Day is a criminal and June is a soldier prodigy. The author gives a nod to Les Miserables in this story of law and order (June, the Republic) against the criminal element (Day).

Engaging story! I can see why my students want book two right away. I got this book club kit for my sixth grade book club (discussion today) and although it's a bit mature for them, I think they'll like it.