The House of the Scorpion - Brossura

Farmer, Nancy

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0689852231 ISBN 13: 9780689852237

Casa editrice: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2004

Riassunto

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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Recensione:

* “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)

* “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)

“Strong, rough, exciting reading.” (Chicago Tribune)

“A story rich in twists and tangles, heroes and heroines, villages and dupes, and often dazzlingly beautiful descriptive prose.” (The Boston Globe)

L'autore:

Nancy Farmer has written three Newbery Honor books, including The House of the Scorpion; The Ear, the Eye and the Arm; and A Girl Named Disaster. Other books include Do You Know Me, The Warm Place, and three picture books for young children. She grew up on the Arizona-Mexico border in the landscape she evokes so strongly in this novel. She lives with her family in Menlo Park, California.

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• Editore: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0689852231
• ISBN 13: 9780689852237
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 432