The House of the Scorpion
by Farmer, Nancy
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 0689852223
- ISBN 13
- 9780689852220
- Seller
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Beverly Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
Atheneum. F. Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First edition, 2002. Book fine, DJ fine. By the two-time Newbery Honor author.
Synopsis
The House of the Scorpion (2002) is a science fiction novel by Nancy Farmer about a young clone who is being raised to provide spare organs for the powerful drug lord known as "El Patrón". The story is set in the near future.
Reviews
On Apr 20 2014, Fireflower537 said:
A thrilling and powerful story. A great read whether or not you like Sci-Fi. Avoid the sequel. It is nowhere near as good as the first book and there was no need to continue Matt's story.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bookbid Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 003384
- Title
- The House of the Scorpion
- Author
- Farmer, Nancy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Dust Jacket Included
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- F
- ISBN 10
- 0689852223
- ISBN 13
- 9780689852220
- Publisher
- Atheneum
- Place of Publication
- New York
- This edition first published
- 2002-09-01
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Bookbid Rare Books
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About Bookbid Rare Books
Bookbid Rare Books is a rare book dealer located in Beverly Hills, California. The family run company has sold modern literary first editions and children's books for over 20 years. Member of ABAA, ILAB.
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Jacket
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