The House of the Scorpion (House of the Scorpion, The) - Softcover

Farmer, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0689852231 ISBN 13: 9780689852237

Verlag: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

Book by Farmer Nancy

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Críticas:

* "Farmer's novel may be futuristic, but it hits close to home, raising questions of what it means to be human, what is the value of life, and what are the responsibilities of a society. Readers will be hooked from the first page."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"This is mind-expanding fiction for older teens that also works for adults--think Upton Sinclair's The Jungle, Orwell's 1984 or Nevil Shute's On the Beach."--USA Today

"A story rich in twists and tangles, heroes and heroines, villages and dupes, and often dazzlingly beautiful descriptive prose."--The Boston Globe

* "An inspiring tale of friendship, survival, hope, and transcendence."--Kirkus, starred review

* "This is a powerful, ultimately hopeful story that builds on today's sociopolitical, ethical, and scientific issues and prognosticates a compelling picture of what the future could bring. All of these serious issues are held together by a remarkable coming-of-age story."--Booklist, starred review

"Strong, rough, exciting reading."--Chicago Tribune

Reseña del editor:

In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El Patrón, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire nestled between Mexico and the United States. A Newbery Honor book. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.

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• Verlag: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0689852231
• ISBN 13: 9780689852237
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 432