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Uglies

by Scott Westerfeld

Paperback, 406 pages, Simon Pulse, List Price: $9.99 |

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Title: Uglies
Author: Scott Westerfeld

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Scott Westerfeld's four-part series follows teenage Tally as she uncovers the truth about her future world, where a mandatory operation at age 16 converts natural "Uglies" into conformist "Pretties."

Genres:

Young Adult
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Fiction

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