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The House of the Scorpion

Farmer, Nancy, 1941- Book - 2002 R Newbery Honor 2003, R Printz Honor 2003, Teen Book / Fiction / Dystopian / Farmer, Nancy 2 On Shelf No requests on this item Community Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Call Number: R Newbery Honor 2003, R Printz Honor 2003, Teen Book / Fiction / Dystopian / Farmer, Nancy
On Shelf At: Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch

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In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El PatrĂ³n, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire nestled between Mexico and the United States.

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Blew my mind submitted by soccerforlife on July 14, 2012, 11:03am Wow... this was a book that had me hooked! Hey, that rhymes. Anyway, this book takes place in the future, and it's amazing to imagine that hovercrafts could be dominating the air and that our fresh water supply has been so polluted that it can be compared to black slime. Matt, a clone of a dangerous drug lord, is in for a horrifying and eye-opening adventure, while you (the reader) are taken along for the ride. I'm not going to give too much away, because this is just one of those books you have to read yourself to enjoy it.

Amazing! submitted by pbapat on July 16, 2013, 6:05pm Face paced, intense, and well written.

Great submitted by kzheng on June 15, 2015, 2:26pm This book was haunting and dark, and full of hope. Matt is a clone but can think for himself. Growing up with the drug lord, El patron, and his family was dangerous and deadly. The charming daughter of a U.S. senator, Maria is innocent and unknowing of the dark deeds she does. When Matt runs away, across the Mexican American border,he meets the horrors of this furturistic world.

okay submitted by ECReader on July 11, 2015, 10:30am I thought this book was enjoyable, though I wouldn't classify it as a "page-turner". I do think that it is worth reading though.

Great Book submitted by Ncordell on June 25, 2018, 10:19am When my teacher handed it to me in class I assumed it wouldn't be an amazing book. But after starting it and reading it all the way through I thought it was pretty good and would recommend it to anyone.

Deserves its awards submitted by FordAlpha on July 11, 2018, 10:15pm I picked up this book because of the array of award stickers on the cover, and because its Sonoran setting appealed to me. But my expectations weren't very high. Another story about clones, a future dystopia, blah blah. The novel far exceeded my expectations. The setting is beautifully written, the characters (most of them) complex and capable of surprising, the issues raised equally complex and carefully considered. It's not perfect, but it's definitely worthwhile, and will stick with you. I recently learned that a sequel came out a few years ago, and I plan to read it.

WOW submitted by mrsgustitus on August 18, 2018, 5:43pm This book was so amazing! It was so heartwarming, but also very sad. But still, awesome book! I definitely recommend it!

Great submitted by c_zhang on June 28, 2019, 12:20am I really liked this book. It paints a clear picture, and the characters are complex and well developed.

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SERIES
Printz Honor book - 2003.
Newbery Honor book - 2003.



PUBLISHED
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2002.
Year Published: 2002
Description: 380 p.
Language: English
Format: Book

READING LEVEL
Lexile: 660

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0689852231
0689852223

SUBJECTS
Cloning -- Fiction.