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Original Essays | October 18, 2009

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by Nancy Werlin

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ISBN13: 9780803726062
ISBN10: 0803726066
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Eli has lucked into a job at Wyatt Transgenicsoffered to him by Dr. Wyatt, the famed scientist. The salary is substantial, the work is interesting, and Dr. Wyatt seems to be paying special attention to Eli. It's almost too good to be true. Is there a catch?

Eli's father is vehemently against his taking the job, but won't explain why. Eli knows that there's some connection between Dr. Wyatt and his parentssomething too painful for his father to discuss. Something to do with his mother, who is now debilitated by Huntington's disease. As he continues to work at the lab, and to spend time with Dr. Wyatt, he begins to uncover some disconcerting truths about himselfabout his very makeup.

Rich and suspenseful, with a hair-raising conclusion, this is Nancy Werlin's most dynamic novel yetone that explores the ethics and amazements of genetic engineering.

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Rich and suspenseful, with a hair-raising conclusion, this is Nancy Werlin's most dynamic novel yet--one that explores the ethics and amazements of genetic engineering.

About the Author

Nancy Werlin is the author of four previous novels, including Black Mirror, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and The Killer's Cousin, an Edgar Award winner.

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ISBN:
9780803726062
Author:
Werlin, Nancy
Publisher:
Dial Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Bioethics
Subject:
Suspense/Thriller
Subject:
Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Suspense
Subject:
Genetic engineering
Subject:
Huntington's chorea
Subject:
Geneticists
Subject:
Children s All Ages - Fiction - General
Subject:
Mysteries & Detective Stories
Series Volume:
1279
Publication Date:
March 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Pages:
252
Dimensions:
850x562x90 90
Age Level:
12-UP

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