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By: Lise Haines

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Alternate universe where Gladiator Culture exists in modern day United States.

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A young girl is stuck living in the gladiator culture because her birth father was secretly enrolled in the league with out telling her mother. After he dies, her family is forced into gladiator life style because of the temptation of financial security. While watching after her brother with disabilities Lyn struggles to fight her way out of this violent lifestyle.

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Uber- Gladiator who kills Tommy and is engaged to Lyn.
Lyn- Main character. Born into the Gladiator culture but wants to be normal.
Thad- Lynś younger brother with disabilities.
Mark- Lynś friend who is a gladiator.
Tommy- Lyn´s last step dad. Married to Allison.
Allison- Lyn and Thadś mother. Married to Tommy.

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Lyn is going on the journey because she wants to escape the Gladiator culture.

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“I can’t be with a man who is standing on my fathers grave.” Page 140 (line 9)
This important to Lyn’s journey because it shows her determination to not be like her mother who married into the gladiator culture. Lyn knows she needs to get herself and her brother out of this life style and if she follows gladiator laws She will not be able to leave without a fight.

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Girl in the Arena is a fascinating story that highlights a young girl´s perseverance after being challenged at every turn. I recommend reading this book because it is a unique concept and is well written. This book is not very challenging and is a quick and easy read for anyone.