Hal, Stig, and the other outcasts do not have the size and strength of the Skandians, but when they face off against the Wolves and the Sharks in an ultimate race for survival, they hope that their courage and cunning are enough to help them win in a game that everyone seems to think is a matter of life and death. Book 1 in the "Brotherband Chronicles" series. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 5.5 ATOS Book Level: 5.5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 16 AR Quiz: 147775EN Reading Counts Level: 4.7 Reading Counts Points: 24 Lexile Measure: 780 Iowa Teen Award 2014 -15.