Awards and HonorsOregon Reader's Choice Awards 2019 Nominee
The Kirkus Prize 2016 Nominee, Young Adult Booklist 2016 Top 10 Books for Youth, First Novels SLJ’s Best Books of 2016, Young Adult
National Public Radio’s Guide to 2016 Great Reads Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016, Teen
YALSA 2017 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults
Indies Choice Book Awards 2017 Book of the Year Finalist, Young Adult
BuzzFeed Best YA Books of 2016
Sefia knows what it means to survive. After her father is brutally murdered, she flees into the wilderness with her aunt Nin, who teaches her to hunt, track, and steal.
Topics Books and reading. Robbers and outlaws. Adventure and adventurers. Kidnapping. Murder. Orphans. Fantasy.
SRC Level 5.300000
SRC Points 24.000000
Lexile 810L
Trim Size 8 1/4" x 5 1/2"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-09-12
JLG Release Date Oct 2016
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
PG High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
PG High Plus
PG High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features young adult fiction titles selected for a more content-conscious reading experience. Selections emphasize relatable characters and emotional connection, whether in contemporary and romance stories or more speculative settings. While many titles lean gentler or more comfort-forward, others engage with more serious themes, offering range without unexpected content.