The Last Book in the Universe (Scholastic Gold)
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4.5 • 71 Ratings
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
This fast-paced action novel is set in a future where the world has been almost destroyed. Like the award-winning novel Freak the Mighty, this is Philbrick at his very best.It's the story of an epileptic teenager nicknamed Spaz, who begins the heroic fight to bring human intelligence back to the planet. In a world where most people are plugged into brain-drain entertainment systems, Spaz is the rare human being who can see life as it really is. When he meets an old man called Ryter, he begins to learn about Earth and its past. With Ryter as his companion, Spaz sets off an unlikely quest to save his dying sister -- and in the process, perhaps the world.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
"Philbrick's latest misfit protagonist embarks on an adventure in a fantastic and often frightening alternative world," said PW. "The creation of a futuristic dialect, combined with striking descriptions of a postmodern civilization, will convincingly transport readers." Ages 10-14.
Customer Reviews
Amazing read
I read this book in school and I never forgot about it. It's definitely a book that any kid should read. It put you in a new world and kept you there.
Recommend it
I haven't bought the book on the App Store yet but I am reading this book in summer school. I'm 13 and I highly recommend this book so far, it's a sci-fi. You should read it
Incredible
This book is entertaining on every page. Very well written ♥️ this is one of my favorite books. I went through so many emotions reading this book, so it’s pure quality.