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Original Essays | April 30, 2013
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Mind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Series (Smart Pop)by Scott Westerfeld
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Set in a future where cosmetic surgery is a requirement at age 16 and attractiveness is mandated, Scott Westerfeld's popular Uglies series has received critical acclaim from the press and public alike. Chock-full of action, adventure and teenage rebellion, there's no question why Uglies has attracted thousands of fans. In Mind-Rain, popular authors examine the series and delve into the underlying themes. What sort of critiques are Uglies, Pretties, Specials and Extras making about the real world? Is there more behind Tally, David and Shay?
Mind-Rain is a collection of smart, analytical and completely unauthorized essays on Scott Westerfeld's wildly popular Uglies series. Westerfeld's written introduction gives readers insight from the person who knows the series best! Synopsis:Mind-Rain is the perfect jumping-off point for studying the Uglies series. Its essays address many of the books' biggest themes — the dangers of complacency, the value of conformity versus rebellion, the definition of natural, society's obsession with beauty — in addition to providing surprising insights sure to sure to spark student debate.
About the AuthorScott Westerfeld is the author of five science fiction novels for adults and three sets of books for young adults, including Midnighters and Uglies. Born in Texas, Westerfeld splits his time between New York City and Sydney, Australia.
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