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What genre does Ally Condie write?

What genre does Ally Condie write?

Dystopian fiction
Allyson Braithwaite Condie is an author of young adult and middle grade fiction….

Ally Condie
Genre Dystopian fiction, children’s literature, and young adult fiction
Notable works Matched trilogy
Spouse Scott Condie
Children 3 sons and a daughter

Is matched a fantasy?

The novel is a dystopian young adult novel about a tightly-controlled society in which young people are “matched” with their life partners at the age of 17. The main character is seventeen-year-old Cassia Reyes, who is Matched with her best friend, Xander Carrow.

Is matched a romance book?

“Matched” by Allie Condie is a futuristic novel set in a time when Officials decide everything, from what citizens wear to whom they will marry. No one questions it. In this society Cassia, a young girl, is about to have her matched ball.

What is the theme of matched?

The themes of this book are lies and deceit, courage, and choices. The main characters are Cassia Maria Reyes, Xander Thomas Carrow, Ky Markham, and Emily. The book is set in Oria Province in The Society.

Who is the main character in Summerlost?

Condie (Matched) strikes a deep emotional chord with this coming-of-age story about 12-year-old Cedar Lee, who has moved to Iron Creek, Utah, for the summer with her mother and younger brother, Miles, as the family struggles to regroup after an accident claimed the lives of Cedar’s father and brother Ben.

Where is Ally Condie from?

Cedar City, UT
Ally Condie/Place of birth

Is matched OK for kids?

I would recommend this for 12 plus because it is a brilliant book but deals with complex and mature themes that younger readers may struggle with.

What does KY look like in matched?

Description. Ky is described as very good-looking and has a very gentle and calm personality. He smiles very little but is a kind person. He has black hair, darker skin tone and dark, deep blue eyes.

Is matched appropriate for a 12 year old?

It is okay for 12 year old’s, they might like it. but I did not. It is boring, slow-paced. And Cassie(actually don’t know if that is her name because I couldn’t even finish the book) is not absolutely my favorite character.

What age can you read matched?

What is the message in the book matched?

And Matched theme involves doing anything you can for love, including betraying your society. This book in written in first person from the point of view of Cassia Reyes. The author, Ally Condie, uses a ton of imagery to describe all of the gadgets and gismos (a plenty) and how they work and what they look like.

What happens in the book matched?

When her family is relocated due to her mother’s job, Cassia’s family requests a temporary work assignment for her in the Outer Provinces, purportedly because she’s growing rebellious. It’s the perfect opportunity to sneak off and find Ky—and Xander (bless his broken heart) even gives her supplies for the journey.

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