The House of the Scorpion (Matteo Alacran, #1)
by Nancy Farmer
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 61.6K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 380 pages.
About The House of the Scorpion
With undertones of vampires, Frankenstein, dragons' hoards, and killing fields, Matt's story turns out to be an inspiring tale of friendship, survival, hope, and transcendence. A must-read for teenage fantasy fans.At his coming-of-age party, Matteo Alacrán asks El Patrón's bodyguard, "How old am I?...I know I don't have a birthday like humans, but I was born." "You were harvested," Tam Lin reminds him. "You were grown in that poor cow for nine months and then you were cut out of her." To most people around him, Matt is not a boy, but a beast. A room full of chicken litter with roaches for friends and old chicken bones for toys is considered good enough for him. But for El Patrón, lord of a country called Opium—a strip of poppy fields lying between the U.S. and what was once called Mexico—Matt is a guarantee of eternal life. El Patrón loves Matt as he loves himself for Matt is himself. They share identical DNA.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Nancy Farmer |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 380 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 61,613 |
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What genre is The House of the Scorpion?
The House of the Scorpion is categorized as Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The House of the Scorpion worth reading?
Based on 61.6K reader ratings, The House of the Scorpion has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The House of the Scorpion?
The House of the Scorpion has 380 pages.
Who wrote The House of the Scorpion?
The House of the Scorpion was written by Nancy Farmer. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for The House of the Scorpion?
The ISBN-13 for The House of the Scorpion is 9780689852240.0.
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