The house of the scorpion
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2004].
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st Atheneum books for Young Readers pbk. ed.
Physical Desc:
380 pages : genealogical table ; 21 cm
Status:
Description
In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El Patrón, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire nestled between Mexico and the United States.
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Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Vail Public Library Young Adult
YA FIC FAR
On Shelf
Jun 3, 2023
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780689852237, 0689852231
Accelerated Reader:
MG+
Level 5.1, 15 Points
Level 5.1, 15 Points
Lexile measure:
660
Notes
General Note
Includes author's note and a reading group guide.
Description
In a future where humans despise clones, Matt enjoys special status as the young clone of El Patrón, the 142-year-old leader of a corrupt drug empire nestled between Mexico and the United States.
Awards
Winner of National Book Award
Awards
Newbery Honor Book
Awards
Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature Honor Book
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Farmer, N. (2004). The house of the scorpion. 1st Atheneum books for Young Readers pbk. ed. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Farmer, Nancy, 1941-. 2004. The House of the Scorpion. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Farmer, Nancy, 1941-, The House of the Scorpion. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2004.
MLA Citation (style guide)Farmer, Nancy. The House of the Scorpion. 1st Atheneum books for Young Readers pbk. ed. New York, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2004.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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