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Scythe

By Neal Shusterman
Series: Arc of a Scythe
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Scythe by Neal Shusterman is set in a utopian future where humanity has conquered death, and scythes are tasked with controlling the population by "gleaning" individuals. Two teens, Citra and Rowan, are chosen to apprentice as scythes and must navigate the complexities of this deadly vocation. The book explores themes of morality, power, and the value of life through their journey in this unique dystopian society.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a thought-provoking exploration of a world where death has been conquered, and select individuals are chosen to control life itself. This gripping Young Adult novel delves into themes of morality, power, and humanity, engaging readers who relish dystopian tales with ethical dilemmas and complex characters.

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Two teens must learn the "art of killing" in this Printz Honorwinning book, the first in a chilling new series from the author of the New York Times-bestselling Unwind dystology. 5 1/2 x 8 5/16.

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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 even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life—and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.

Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe—a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.

Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award-winning author Neal Shusterman, in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.

Series: Arc of a Scythe

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781442472433

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2017

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint ed.

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 464

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Neal Shusterman Series: Arc of a Scythe Young Adult

About the Author

Neal Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty award-winning books for children, teens, and adults, including the Unwind dystology, the Skinjacker trilogy, Downsiders, and Challenger Deep, which won the National Book Award. Scythe, the first book in his series Arc of a Scythe is a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows. Neal is the father of four, all of whom are talented writers and artists themselves. Visit Neal at StoryMan.com and Facebook.com/NealShusterman.

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