Book summaryIn this science fiction story a clone named Matteo Alacrán lives in a society that hates and fears his kind. Having grown up in seclusion, Matt is shocked to find out his very personal connection to El Patrón, a 142-year-old drug lord who rules over Opium, a parcel of land between the United States and the country that was once known as Mexico. Winner of the 2002 National Book Award in the young people's literature category. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly. A 2003 Newbery Honor book. Media reviews"Farmer has a talent for creating exciting tales in beautifully realized, unusual worlds. With undertones of vampires, Frankenstein, dragons' hoards, and killing fields. Matt's story turns out to be an inspiring tale of friendship, survival, hope, and transcendence. A must-read for SF fans." |
THE HOUSE OF THE SCORPIONby Farmer, NancyFirst Printing
Book desription: NY: Atheneum, 2002 Young Matteo Alacran belongs to an estate in a land created out of an area between the old USA and old Mexico. Although he unknowingly shares DNA with the lord of Opium, he lives in rude surroundings w/many bodyguards. Excellent Scifi; the author IS A 3X-NEWBERY AWARD WINNER as well as other awards. . First Printing. Cloth-backed Boards. Fine/Fine D. Illus. by Russell Gordon. 8vo.
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