The House of the Scorpion
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4.5 • 647 Ratings
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- $2.99
Publisher Description
A National Book Award winner
A Newbery Honor Book
A Printz Honor Book
A clone grapples with his sense of self against the backdrop of the dangerous world of drug trafficking in this acclaimed and internationally bestselling young adult classic about what it means to be human.
Matt Alacrán wasn’t born. He was harvested.
His DNA came from El Patrón, the drug-lord ruler of the country of Opium. Most people hate and fear clones like Matt—except for El Patrón. El Patrón loves Matt as he loves himself, because Matt is himself.
As Matt struggles to understand his existence, he is threatened by a sinister cast of characters, and realizes escape is his only chance to survive. But escape from the Alacrán Estate is no guarantee of freedom.
Customer Reviews
Awesome book
I downloaded this onto to my iPad to read for a school project, and I hate reading. This is probably one of the only books I've ever liked reading. I thought reading for the first time was enjoyable, and I'm so excited for the author to release the next part of this book. I just hate it when they leave me hanging.
Great book!
I had to read it for school. I was dreading it. When I was done I was glad I read it. It was awesome!
Great book
This book is a great read this is the 3rd time read ing it and it still a great book to read. Every time you tureen a page it is like stating a new adventure in the future. If you what a great story when you are bored GET THIS BOOK.