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defiance

Books about defiance for readers of all ages.

Cover of The secret school

The secret school

Avi

Ages 10–14educationdetermination

Cover of Mortal Heart

Mortal Heart

Robin LaFevers

Ages 14–18love and sacrificeidentity and destiny

Cover of Defiance

Defiance

C. J. Redwine

Ages 13–18courageindependence

Cover of A Most Improper Magick

A Most Improper Magick

Stephanie Burgis

Ages 10–14magicsisters