Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy (Legend, #0.5)
by Marie Lu
Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy by Marie Lu holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 13.9K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 38 pages.
About Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy
Find out more about June and Day in this never-before-seen glimpse into their daily lives before they met in Marie Lu’s New York Times bestselling LEGEND series. As twelve-year-olds struggling to survive in two very different worlds within the Republic’s stronghold, June was starting her first day of school at Drake University as the youngest cadet ever admitted, and Day was fighting for food on the streets of the Lake sector. LIFE BEFORE LEGEND contains two original stories written by Marie Lu that give readers a sneak peek into the lives of their favorite characters in a thrilling new context.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Marie Lu |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 38 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,933 |
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What genre is Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy?
Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy is categorized as Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy worth reading?
Based on 13.9K reader ratings, Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy?
Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy has 38 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy?
Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy was written by Marie Lu. It was first published in 2012.
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