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    Crossed

    Part of Matched

    Author Ally Condie
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    $20.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Dutton Books for Young Readers
    6.38"W x 9.31"H x 1.25"D  
    On sale Nov 01, 2011 | 384 Pages | 9780525423652
    Grade 7 & Up
    Reading Level: Lexile HL630L
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    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “superb” (Wall Street Journal) second book in the internationally bestselling dystopian Matched trilogy continues Cassia’s story and her relentless quest for freedom.

    “Intriguing.”—Entertainment Weekly

    “Steered by characters who break the rules, form new alliances, and commit to surprising paths.”—Shelf Awareness

    In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky—taken by the Society to his certain death—only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.

    Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia becomes resolved about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander—who may hold the key to the uprising and to Cassia's heart—changes the game once again.

    Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.
    © Erin Summerill
    Ally Condie is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Matched trilogy and co-author of the Darkdeep middle grade series. She is also the author of the novel Summerlost, an Edgar Award Finalist. A former English teacher, Ally lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Ally has an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is the founder and director of the nonprofit WriteOut Foundation.

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    “Cassia and Ky grapple with secrets, wilderness and the tumultuous meanings of love in the second installment of this addictive, layered dystopic trilogy . . . Although two-boys-one-girl triangles run rife in this genre, Condie’s is complicated and particularly human, involving real emotional scars . . . Both rich and easy to digest, this will leave fans hungry for the third book.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “Told in alternating chapters from their points of view, the book gives readers full access to the hearts and minds of two memorable characters. Their needs, love, and internal conflicts are palpable. Their voices are distinct and authentic, and the writing is often poetic.”—School Library Journal

    “This is more than just a placeholder between the first and last parts of a trilogy . . . Condie effectively sets the stage for the final chapter in Cassia’s story by leaving the reader hanging at the end of the book. Matched fans will devour this book and be eager for the concluding one.”—VOYA

    “Vivid, poetic writing . . . Condie immerses readers in her characters’ yearnings and hopes.”—Publishers Weekly

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    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The “superb” (Wall Street Journal) second book in the internationally bestselling dystopian Matched trilogy continues Cassia’s story and her relentless quest for freedom.

    “Intriguing.”—Entertainment Weekly

    “Steered by characters who break the rules, form new alliances, and commit to surprising paths.”—Shelf Awareness

    In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky—taken by the Society to his certain death—only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.

    Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia becomes resolved about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander—who may hold the key to the uprising and to Cassia's heart—changes the game once again.

    Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.

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    © Erin Summerill
    Ally Condie is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Matched trilogy and co-author of the Darkdeep middle grade series. She is also the author of the novel Summerlost, an Edgar Award Finalist. A former English teacher, Ally lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Ally has an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is the founder and director of the nonprofit WriteOut Foundation.

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    Twitter: @allycondie View titles by Ally Condie

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    “Cassia and Ky grapple with secrets, wilderness and the tumultuous meanings of love in the second installment of this addictive, layered dystopic trilogy . . . Although two-boys-one-girl triangles run rife in this genre, Condie’s is complicated and particularly human, involving real emotional scars . . . Both rich and easy to digest, this will leave fans hungry for the third book.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    “Told in alternating chapters from their points of view, the book gives readers full access to the hearts and minds of two memorable characters. Their needs, love, and internal conflicts are palpable. Their voices are distinct and authentic, and the writing is often poetic.”—School Library Journal

    “This is more than just a placeholder between the first and last parts of a trilogy . . . Condie effectively sets the stage for the final chapter in Cassia’s story by leaving the reader hanging at the end of the book. Matched fans will devour this book and be eager for the concluding one.”—VOYA

    “Vivid, poetic writing . . . Condie immerses readers in her characters’ yearnings and hopes.”—Publishers Weekly

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