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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2011
Gr 8 Up—In this futuristic tale told in alternating voices, the United States has devolved into factions and California is a part of the Republic. The people are oppressed, except for the privileged few, and Day is carrying out a raid on a hospital for plague medicine for his family. Readers learn that he has been fighting against the Republic for some time, with phenomenal success. Unfortunately, his raid ends with a Republic soldier wounded, and Day is also injured while making his escape. The other narrator is June, who is Re...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on November 1, 2011
In the distant future, the western half of the United States has seceded and is ruled by an oppressive totalitarian regime. Fifteen-year-old Day is one of its most wanted criminals, but all he wants is to save and protect his friends and family. When he breaks into a hospital to steal medicine for his ailing younger brother, he's severely injured and nearly captured. Fifteen-year-old June is one of the Republic's brightest prodigies, but when her older brother is ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
In the distant future, the western half of the United States has seceded and is ruled by an oppressive totalitarian regime. Fifteen-y...Log In or Sign Up to Read More