Matched is the first book in an utterly compelling series by Ally Condie.
On her seventeenth birthday, Cassia meets her Match. Society dictates he is her perfect partner for life.
Except he's not.
In Cassia's society, Officials decide who people love.
How many children they have.
Where they work.
When they die.
But, as Cassia finds herself falling in love with another boy, she is determined to make some choices of her own.
And that's when her whole world begins to unravel . . .
'Don't miss this gripping page turner' - She
'A must read' - The Sun
This is volume 1 in Matched .
There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Penguin Books Ltd .
Ally Condie used to teach high school English in Utah and in upstate New York. Currently, she is employed by her three little boys, who keep her busy playing trucks and building blocks.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Awards
This book was recognised in the Blue Spruce Award category by the Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading Awards.
California Young Reader Medal
This book was recognised in the YA category by the California Young Reader Medal.
Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 6-8 category by the Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award.
Volunteer State Book Award
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Volunteer State Book Award
This book was recognised in the Middle School category by the Volunteer State Book Award.
Gateway Readers Award
This book was recognised by the Gateway Readers Award.
Rhode Island Book Awards
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Rhode Island Book Awards.
Buckeye Children's Book Award
This book was recognised in the Teen category by the Buckeye Children's Book Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised in the YA category by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
