Kids Book Index
Cover of Legend: The Graphic Novel

Legend: The Graphic Novel

Marie Lu, illustrated by Kaari, Leigh Dragoon

Presented in full color as a graphic adaptation of Marie Lu’s Legend, this book depicts conflict between the Republic and the Patriots. Day and June’s relationship unfolds alongside that struggle. The graphic form brings text and visual storytelling together, while the central political division shapes the action. Its adaptation retains both the opposing factions and the connection between the two named characters.

This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.

Back to all books

Book details

Themes
Art And Creativity · Government And Civics · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Published
April 21, 2015
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9780399171895
Language
English
See the original list
All books
Cover of Six Impossible ThingsSix Impossible ThingsFiona WoodDan Cereill is overwhelmed by his family’s changed finances, a move, and the difficulties of starting at a new school. At home, his mother’s wedding-cake business is failing, while his father has recently come out as gay. Dan also has a strong crush on Estelle, the girl next door, and tries to cheer his mother. The story follows him as he tries to understand what it means to be good.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cover of The Falconer’s ApprenticeThe Falconer’s ApprenticeMalve von HassellAndreas trains as a falconer at Castle Kragenberg. When a young female peregrine is marked for death, he secretly carries her out of the castle rather than kill her. He later leaves with the bird by hiding in the cart of Richard of Brugge, an itinerant trader. His attempt to save the peregrine draws him into conflict involving the papacy and Holy Roman Empire, where he finds his calling.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cover of Like a River: A Civil War NovelLike a River: A Civil War NovelKathy Cannon WiechmanLeander and Polly are teenage Union soldiers, each carrying a dangerous secret. Leander enlists while underage, while Polly enters the war with her father disguised as his son. They face danger, imprisonment, and the horrors of war as events change both of their lives. Their experiences bring loyalty and courage into conflict with the risks created by secrecy and military service.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details