Through twists and turns of fate, orphaned Mary seeks knowledge of life, love, and especially what lies beyond her walled village and the surrounding forest, where dwell the Unconsecrated, aggressive flesh-eating people who were once dead. SECOND CHANCE READING IOWA HIGH SCHOOL AWARD 2011 - 2012 Interest Level: YA ATOS Book Level: 5.8 AR Interest Level: UG AR Points: 14 AR Quiz: 128926EN Reading Counts Level: 6.2 Reading Counts Points: 21 Lexile Measure: 900.