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2013 Abraham Lincoln Award Books: Chosen One

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Chosen One in the IRC

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Summary

In a polygamous cult in the desert, Kyra, not yet 14, sees being chosen to be the seventh wife of her uncle as just punishment for having read books and kissed a boy, in violation of Prophet Childs' teachings, and is torn between facing her fate and running away from all that she knows and loves.

About the Author

Carol Lynch Williams refuses to be stereotyped.  She's written more than 20 books that span genres such as fiction, non-fiction, and historical fiction.  She lives in Utah where she teaches creative writing and contributes to the blog throwingupwords.

Book Trailer

qtzilla. “The Chosen One Book Trailer." Video. YouTube. 6 Mar 2010. Web. 14 Mar 2012.