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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100545916771
ISBN-139780545916776
eBay Product ID (ePID)228568440
Product Key Features
Book TitleHorizon (Horizon, Book 1)
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
TopicParanormal, Occult & Supernatural, Monsters, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, General, Science Fiction
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorScott Westerfeld
Book SeriesHorizon Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2016-048293
ReviewsPraise for The Uglies Series: *"With a beginning and ending that pack hefty punches, this introduction to a dystopic future promises an exciting series." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Highly readable with a convincing plot that incorporates futuristic techonologies and a disturbing commentary on our current public policies. Fortunately, the cliff-hanger ending promises a sequel." -- School Library Journal, starred review, Scott Westerfeld is the author of the Leviathan series, the first book of which was the winner of the 2010 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Fiction. His other novels include the New York Times bestseller Afterworlds, the worldwide bestselling Uglies series, The Last Days, Peeps, So Yesterday, and the Midnighters trilogy. Visit him at ScottWesterfeld.com or follow him on Twitter at @ScottWesterfeld.
Grade FromFourth Grade
Series Volume Number1
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisA race for survival from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Uglies !This harrowing tale of supernatural suspense kicks off a new series from the visionary mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld.When a plane crash-lands in the arctic, eight young survivors step from the wreckage expecting to see nothing but ice and snow. Instead they find themselves lost in a strange jungle with no way to get home and little hope of rescue.Food is running out. Water is scarce. And the jungle is full of threats unlike anything the survivors have ever seen before -- from razor-beaked shredder birds to carnivorous vines and much, much worse.With danger at every turn, these eight kids must learn to work together to survive. But cliques and rivalries threaten to tear them apart. And not everyone will make it out of the jungle alive.BONUS! In the Horizon multiplatform experience, you're not just reading about the castaways, you're one of them. Join the race for survival in the FREE game, available on your browser and as an app., This harrowing tale of supernatural suspense kicks off a new series from the visionary mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld. When a plane crash-lands in the arctic, eight young survivors step from the wreckage expecting to see nothing but ice and snow. Instead they find themselves lost in a strange jungle with no way to get home and little hope of rescue. Food is running out. Water is scarce. And the jungle is full of threats unlike anything the survivors have ever seen before--from razor-beaked shredder birds to carnivorous vines and much, much worse. With danger at every turn, these eight kids must learn to work together to survive. But cliques and rivalries threaten to tear them apart. And not everyone will make it out of the jungle alive. BONUS In the Horizon multiplatform experience, you're not just reading about the castaways, you're one of them. Join the race for survival in the FREE game, available on your browser and as an app., A race for survival from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Uglies This harrowing tale of supernatural suspense kicks off a new series from the visionary mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld.When a plane crash-lands in the arctic, eight young survivors step from the wreckage expecting to see nothing but ice and snow. Instead they find themselves lost in a strange jungle with no way to get home and little hope of rescue.Food is running out. Water is scarce. And the jungle is full of threats unlike anything the survivors have ever seen before -- from razor-beaked shredder birds to carnivorous vines and much, much worse.With danger at every turn, these eight kids must learn to work together to survive. But cliques and rivalries threaten to tear them apart. And not everyone will make it out of the jungle alive.BONUS In the Horizon multiplatform experience, you're not just reading about the castaways, you're one of them. Join the race for survival in the FREE game, available on your browser and as an app.