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Arc of a Scythe Boxed Set

By Neal Shusterman
Series: Arc of a Scythe
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Arc of a Scythe Boxed Set by Neal Shusterman takes place in a future world where death has been conquered, but to control the population, scythes are tasked with ending lives. The story follows two teenagers chosen as scythe apprentices, navigating the moral dilemmas and rigorous challenges of their duty. They must grapple with the weight of wielding death in a society that has mastered immortality, all while uncovering deeper truths about corruption and power.
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You might enjoy this boxed set if you are fascinated by thought-provoking narratives set in a future where humanity has conquered death. Neal Shusterman delivers an intriguing dystopian world filled with moral dilemmas and thrilling twists, perfect for young readers who appreciate adventurous tales with depth and imagination.

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All three titles in the internationally bestselling Arc of a Scythe series: Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll.

Collect each title in the explosive Arc of a Scythe series by New York Times bestseller, Neal Shusterman.

Series: Arc of a Scythe

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  • Scythe
    A dark, gripping, and witty thriller in which the only thing humanity has control over is death. In a world where disease, war, and crime have been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ("gleaned") by professional scythes. Citra and Rowan are teenagers who have been selected to be scythes' apprentices, and despite wanting nothing to...
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  • The Toll
    The explosive conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe series. It’s been three years since Rowan and Citra disappeared; since Scythe Goddard came into power; since the Thunderhead closed itself off to everyone but Grayson Tolliver. In this pulse-pounding finale to Neal Shusterman's internationally bestselling trilogy, constitutions are tested and old friends are brought back from...
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  • Gleanings
    The New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe series continues with thrilling stories that span the timeline. Storylines continue. Origin stories are revealed. And new Scythes emerge... There are still countless tales of the Scythedom to tell. Centuries passed between the Thunderhead cradling humanity and Scythe Goddard trying to turn it upside down. For years, humans lived in a...
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  • Arc of a Scythe Boxed Set
    All three titles in the internationally bestselling Arc of a Scythe series: Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll. Collect each title in the explosive Arc of a Scythe series by New York Times bestseller, Neal Shusterman.
    By Neal Shusterman
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  • Thunderhead
    The dark and thrilling sequel to Scythe, the New York Times sci-fi bestseller. The stakes are high in this chilling sci-fi thriller, in which professional scythes control who dies. Everything else is out of human control, managed by the Thunderhead. It's a perfect system – until it isn't. It’s been a year since Rowan went off-grid. Hunted by the Scythedom,...
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  • Arc of a Scythe Boxed Set (4 titles)
    Collect all four titles in the internationally bestselling Arc of a Scythe series: Scythe, Thunderhead, The Toll, and Gleanings, by New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman. Arc of a Scythe is a gripping and thought-provoking young adult dystopian series written by Neal Shusterman. The series comprises four books – Scythe, Thunderhead, The Toll, and Gleanings – that delve into a...
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  • Scythe
    A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) Two teens must learn the "art of killing" in this Printz Honor-winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology. A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has...
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  • Thunderhead
    "Intelligent and entertaining." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Even better than the first book." --School Library Journal (starred review) Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology. Humans learn from their...
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  • Gleanings
    New Release
    Gleanings
    A thrilling and terrifying collection of stories from the world of Scythe – the New York Times bestseller and a Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time. "A true successor to The Hunger Games" Maggie Stiefvater, bestselling author of Shiver and The Raven Boys, on Scythe. Storylines continue. Origin stories are revealed. And new Scythes emerge... There are still...
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  • Scythe
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    Scythe
    "A true successor to The Hunger Games" – Maggie Stiefvater, bestselling author of Shiver and The Raven Boys. A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time In the not-too-distant future, humans have cured hunger, disease, war, crime – even death. Now scythes are the only ones who can end a life, and they are commanded to do so to...
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  • The Toll
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    The Toll
    The explosive conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Arc of a Scythe series. "A true successor to The Hunger Games" Maggie Stiefvater, bestselling author of Shiver and The Raven Boys, on Scythe. It’s been three years since Rowan and Citra disappeared; since Scythe Goddard came into power; since the Thunderhead closed itself off to everyone but Grayson Tolliver. In...
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  • Thunderhead
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    Thunderhead
    The dark and thrilling sequel to Scythe, the New York Times sci-fi bestseller and a Time Magazine Best YA Book of All Time. "A true successor to The Hunger Games," Maggie Stiefvater, bestselling author of Shiver and The Raven Boys, on Scythe. The stakes are high in this chilling sci-fi thriller, in which professional scythes control who dies. Everything else...
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Arc of a Scythe Boxed Set by Neal Shusterman has been praised for its imaginative and gripping storyline, offering a thrilling exploration of morality and humanity in a dystopian future. Readers have appreciated the well-developed characters and complex plot, considering it a thought-provoking and engaging series appealing to both young and adult audiences. The boxed set offers a convenient collection of the entire trilogy, providing an immersive experience.

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ISBN: 9781406393644

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 96.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 1040g

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About the Author

Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author whose books include the Arc of a Scythe series (Scythe, Thunderhead and The Toll), the New York Times bestselling Unwind series and Challenger Deep, which won a National Book Award. He also writes screenplays for film and television, for shows such as Goosebumps and Animorphs. He lives in Southern California with his four children. Follow him on Twitter: @NealShusterman

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