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House of the Scorpion
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Winner of the 2002 National Book Award for Young People's Literature
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A 2003 Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Winner of the 2005 Young Readers Choice Award (Junior Division)
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Kansas mom
, June 03, 2017
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This is a heck of a book. One of my 12 year old favorite books as well as mine. There is suspense, a well crafted narrative, characters that blow your mind. Really a fabulous book. Much recommended.
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Leanne in MT
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This book breaks your heart, but it also makes you open your eyes a bit. The children are just kids, and are only acting how they have been taught- just as in other places where caste social orders exist or racial discrimination is less hidden. The point of view of the boy reminds us what it is like to be on the sharp end of the prejudice stick. An eerie alternative future, especially given some of the current political events in Mexico.
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noahneeper9
, June 04, 2014
The House of the Scorpions is a book of science fiction that addresses prejudice. The story has people treating each other very differently based on what they are and not who they are. This book had me loving it at page 5. It had me guessing what will happen next and shocked me at almost every page. It had unexpected parts every chapter. I could picture this book in my mind as if I was in it. If anyone were into science fiction I would recommend you read this book.
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Beverly B
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House of the Scorpion is a gripping, thought provoking, exciting read. House of the Scorpion won just about every award a YA book can win including The Printz Award and National Book Award. It also took forever to be released in paperback because the hardcover was selling so well. Now, almost ten years after it was first published, it is still one of the best YA novels. It can be read on many levels - the sci-fi plot, the realistic family drama, the survival adventure story and the moral dilemma. Young Matteo can not understand why he is kept locked up and hidden away from the world, or why he is so hated by the people on El Patron's estate. He learns that it is because he is a clone created and harvested to provide replacement organs for El Patron, the world's most powerful drug lord. Matteo just wants a family, friends and a normal life, and two of the employees on the estate treat him as a son. Matteo tries hard to be accepted by the members of El Patron's family, but he is scorned and abused. When El Patron dies, Matteo is no longer needed, and he must flee before he is destroyed. The complex characters and fast pace of House of the Scorpion make it a good choice for reluctant readers. The moral dilemma will inspire some deep critical thinking and deep discussions. Author Nancy Farmer, like all Printz Award winners, has written a novel that challenges YA readers to think about what kind of world we have, and what kind of world we want.
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aaron.shobert
, June 01, 2008
I think that this book shows that you need to stay determined in what you want & you should always be the way you want to be.
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gigi-da-cutie
, February 13, 2007
This is one of the best books I have ever read. This is the book that made me more into reading. Now it's one of my favorites.
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Icicle
, August 18, 2006
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This book hits close to home, and really makes you think of human values and rights. It's scary thinking how some of the events in the novel are similar to what happens in the real world, even if all isn't what it seems. Some themes in this book are best suited for readers who are looking for something unique, and don't mind a bit of melancholy at times. A major flaw from this book his the slow start, but thankfully it gains pace at the ending.
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GREYHOUND1
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little weird but my sister hated it.
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Product Details
ISBN:
9780689852237
Binding:
Trade Paperback
Publication date:
05/01/2004
Publisher:
SIMON & SCHUSTER TRADE
Pages:
380
Height:
1.10IN
Width:
5.40IN
Thickness:
1.00
Age Range:
12 to 17
Grade Range:
7 to 12
Number of Units:
1
Copyright Year:
2004
UPC Code:
2800689852239
Author:
Nancy Farmer
Author:
Nancy Farmer
Subject:
Science fiction
Subject:
Children s-Adventure Stories
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Children s All Ages - Fiction - General
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Cloning
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Children s All Ages - Fiction - Fantasy
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