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Legend

by Marie Lu

Legend · Book 1

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In a future nation torn by war, two teenagers from opposite sides of society collide when a shocking crime shakes their world. June, a military prodigy, and Day, a notorious fugitive, must navigate danger and secrets as they uncover a hidden truth that could change everything. Their journey is filled with suspense, bravery, and unexpected alliances.

Representation & Themes

AdventureWar & ConflictFamilyFriendshipComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety War & Conflict Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780142422076
Pages
352
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Children's fictionCriminals, fictionSoldiers, fictionWar, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionPlague, fictionScience fictionCriminalsBrothers and sistersResistance to GovernmentFictionPlagueFugitives from justiceSoldiersLarge type booksWarWar storiesJuvenile fictionDramaMan-woman relationshipsPrincesses

People

June IparisMetias IparisDaniel WingTessKaede

Places

United StatesLos AngelesThe Republic of America