Name: scorpion shards
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Author: Neal Shusterman
ISBN: 9781442451148

Type

Physical Book

Author

Neal Shusterman

Publisher

Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers

Year

2013

Language

English

Pages

256

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.8x14x2 cm

Weight

0.23 kg.

ISBN

1442451149

ISBN13

9781442451148

Synopsis "scorpion shards"

Six teens struggle to discover the source of their strange and horrific abilities in this first book of The Star Shards Chronicles. Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a supernova sixteen light-years away illuminates the night sky, they have a vision: There are six of them out there, all teenagers, and all suffering from supernatural afflictions that disfigure their bodies and souls. Only by finding one another will the six ever be strong enough to defeat these mysterious forces that, bit by bit, are devouring their souls from the inside out. Acclaimed author Neal Shusterman "combines personal quest, horror, and science fiction into an absorbing exploration of good and evil, guilt, forgiveness and personal responsibility" (VOYA) in this thrilling start to a riveting trilogy. Originally published by Tor Fantasy in 1995.

Neal Shusterman

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Neal Shusterman (New York, 1962) is a bestselling author with over thirty books aimed at young and adult readers. His notable works include the Unwind series, as well as recent titles like Dry (Nocturna, 2019), Everlost (Nocturna, 2023), The Abyss and Turning Point (Nocturna, 2022). Winner of the prestigious National Book Award for young adult literature, Shusterman is especially recognized for the Arc of a Scythe trilogy - consisting of Scythe (Nocturna, 2017), Thunderhead (Nocturna, 2018), The Toll (Nocturna, 2020) and Gleaning (Nocturna, 2024) -, which has received top ratings in five of the eight major US literary magazines, has been translated into more than a dozen languages, has reached the New York Times bestseller list, and has seen its film rights sold to Universal Pictures

His works combine innovative and profound themes, from youth dystopias to ethical and existential explorations, establishing him as a key figure in contemporary youth and adult literature.

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