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The House of the Scorpion

by Nancy Farmer   |  Ages 13+
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Identity crisis meets sinister powers - The House of the Scorpion

The House of the Scorpion is a thrilling sci-fi read that explores the concept of identity, morality, and power. The book's most unique feature is its world-building, which creates a dystopian society where power dynamics have a new meaning. This story would be a great read for anyone who enjoys science fiction, dystopian themes, or is looking for a unique and thought-provoking story.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2003)
  • National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2002)
  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2003)
  • Buxtehuder Bulle (2003)
  • Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2003)
  • South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2006)
  • Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2005)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award (2004)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2004)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Senior (2005)
  • Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award Nominee (2003)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)
  • Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2005)
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Award for YA (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The House of the Scorpion

by Nancy Farmer   |  Ages 13+
$5.90 Now $3.90 Save 34%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$20.09  

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ISBN: 9780689852237
Authors: Nancy Farmer
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2004-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Chapter Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 91427 readers)

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With undertones of vampires, Frankenstein, dragons' hoards, and killing fields, Matt's story turns out to be an inspiring tale of friendship, survival, hope, and transcendence. A must-read for teenage fantasy fans.At his coming-of-age party, Matteo Alacrán asks El Patrón's bodyguard, "How old am I?...I know I don't have a birthday like humans, but I was born." "You were harvested," Tam Lin reminds him. "You were grown in that poor cow for nine months and then you were cut out of her." To most people around him, Matt is not a boy, but a beast. A room full of chicken litter with roaches for friends and old chicken bones for toys is considered good enough for him. But for El Patrón, lord of a country called Opium—a strip of poppy fields lying between the U.S. and what was once called Mexico—Matt is a guarantee of eternal life. El Patrón loves Matt as he loves himself for Matt is himself. They share identical DNA.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Identity crisis meets sinister powers - The House of the Scorpion

The House of the Scorpion is a thrilling sci-fi read that explores the concept of identity, morality, and power. The book's most unique feature is its world-building, which creates a dystopian society where power dynamics have a new meaning. This story would be a great read for anyone who enjoys science fiction, dystopian themes, or is looking for a unique and thought-provoking story.

  • Newbery Medal Nominee (2003)
  • National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2002)
  • Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Nominee for Children's Literature (2003)
  • Buxtehuder Bulle (2003)
  • Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2003)
  • South Carolina Book Award for Junior Book Award (2006)
  • Grand Canyon Reader Award for Teen Book (2005)
  • Rhode Island Teen Book Award (2004)
  • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award Nominee (2004)
  • Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award for Senior (2005)
  • Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award Nominee (2003)
  • Lincoln Award Nominee (2008)
  • Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2005)
  • Oklahoma Sequoyah Award for YA (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.