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THE SCORPIO RACES by MAGGIE STIEFVATER *SIGNED*
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- ISBN
- 9780545224901
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-10
054522490X
ISBN-13
9780545224901
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12038665893
Product Key Features
Book Title
Scorpio Races
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Love & Romance, Fantasy / General, Fantasy & Magic, Animals / Horses, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, General
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
18.6 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2011-015775
Reviews
* "A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventure alike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." Booklist , starred review, * "[A] taut, chilling, romantic adventure....Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." Kirkus Reviews , starred review, * "Stiefvater's novel begins rivetingly and gets better and better…all the way, in fact, to best." The Horn Book, starred review, * "While there is plenty of action, conflict, excitement, and a heart-stopping climax, it is the slowly developing relationship between Kate and Sean that makes the book remarkable." -- School Library Journal , starred review, "In her most addictive story yet, Stiefvater revives the strong, silent type in sexy, brooding monster tamer Sean Kendrick. His co-narrator, Puck, is heartbreakingly adorable as a stubborn little sister growing into a brave, self-assured woman. Stiefvater is a master of magical realism, and her prose leaves the reader cold, damp and anxious as November closes in on the isolated island setting." - RT Book Reviews Magazine, Praise for The Scorpio Races: * Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Stiefvater's novel begins rivetingly and gets better and better…all the way, in fact, to best." -- The Horn Book, starred review * A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventure alike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." -- Booklist, starred review * An utterly compelling read." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Shiver: #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller * A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love….Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review This is the most romantic werewolf book you will ever read." -- Justine magazine This novel is perfect for Twilight fans or a Romeo and Juliet list. It is sensuous, intense, riveting, and so very satisfying." -- VOYA Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater's fast-paced storytelling and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages." -- Bookpage.com Praise for Linger: #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller This sequel's poetic prose skillfully captures the four teens' longings for love, forgetting, remembering, righting wrongs and life itself. The riveting ending will leave readers panting for the next sequel." -- Kirkus Reviews This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry." -- VOYA Leaves readers hanging in anticipation for the next installment." - Booklist, Praise for Shiver : #1 New York Times Bestseller "A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love... Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face." - Publishers Weekly , starred review "This novel is perfect for Twilight fans or a Romeo and Juliet list. It is sensuous, intense, riveting, and so very satisfying." - Voice of Youth Advocates "Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater's fast-paced storytelling and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages." - Bookpage.com Praise for Linger #1 New York Times Bestseller "This sequel's poetic prose skillfully captures the four teens' longings for love, forgetting, remembering, righting wrongs and life itself. The riveting ending will leave readers panting for the next sequel." - Kirkus Reviews "This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry." - Voice of Youth Advocates "Leaves readers hanging in anticipation for the next installment." - Booklist, * "A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventure alike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." - Booklist , starred review, Praise for The Scorpio Races: * "Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Stiefvater's novel begins rivetingly and gets better and better...all the way, in fact, to best." - The Horn Book, starred review * "A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventure alike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." - Booklist, starred review * "An utterly compelling read." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Shiver: #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller * "A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love....Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "This is the most romantic werewolf book you will ever read." - Justine magazine "This novel is perfect for Twilight fans or a Romeo and Juliet list. It is sensuous, intense, riveting, and so very satisfying." - VOYA "Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater's fast-paced storytelling and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages." - Bookpage.com Praise for Linger: #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller "This sequel's poetic prose skillfully captures the four teens' longings for love, forgetting, remembering, righting wrongs and life itself. The riveting ending will leave readers panting for the next sequel." - Kirkus Reviews "This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry." - VOYA "Leaves readers hanging in anticipation for the next installment." - Booklist, Praise for The Scorpio Races 2012 Michael L. Printz Honor Book New York Times Notable Children's Book Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book An Amazon.com Best Young Adult Book ALA Notable Children's Book (Fiction) Los Angeles Times Book Prize nominee "Stiefvater...not only steps out of the young adult fantasy box with The Scorpio Races but crushes it with pounding hooves...If The Scorpio Races seems like nothing you've ever read, that's because it is." -- The New York Times Book Review "Stiefvater has established herself as one of the finest YA novelists writing today." -- Entertainment Weekly "Tense, atmospheric, and utterly original." -- People Magazine *"A study of courage and loyalty tested...utterly compelling." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"An intoxicating ride." -- Horn Book , starred review *"Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review *"A book with cross-appeal to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action adventure, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." -- Booklist , starred review *"Marvelous." -- School Library Journal , starred review, * "[A] taut, chilling, romantic adventure....Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review, Praise for Shiver: #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller * A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love….Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face." – Publishers Weekly, starred review This is the most romantic werewolf book you will ever read." – Justine magazine This novel is perfect for Twilight fans or a Romeo and Juliet list. It is sensuous, intense, riveting, and so very satisfying." – VOYA Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater's fast-paced storytelling and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages." – Bookpage.com Praise for Linger: #1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Bestseller This sequel's poetic prose skillfully captures the four teens' longings for love, forgetting, remembering, righting wrongs and life itself. The riveting ending will leave readers panting for the next sequel." – Kirkus Reviews This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry." – VOYA Leaves readers hanging in anticipation for the next installment." - Booklist, * "While there is plenty of action, conflict, excitement, and a heart-stopping climax, it is the slowly developing relationship between Kate and Sean that makes the book remarkable." - School Library Journal , starred review, Praise for The Scorpio Races "Maggie Stiefvater's new book, The Scorpio Races (Scholastic Press), will win over all readers..." - The National Post "Stiefvater renders both struggling protagonists of this dramatic, romantic tale with compassion and intelligence-and she creates her world so fully that it's a delight to lose oneself in it. Highly recommended." - The Toronto Star *"[A]n utterly compelling read." - Publishers Weekly , starred review *"Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." - Kirkus , starred review *"A book with cross-appeal to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventure, this has a shot at being a YA blockbuster." - Booklist , starred review *"Stiefvater sets not one foot wrong as she takes readers on an intoxicating ride of their own." - The Horn Book , starred review *"Stiefvater makes readers care deeply for them, their desolate island, and even the monstrous water horses. The author takes great liberties with the Celtic myth, but the result is marvelous." - School Library Journal , starred review "[A] thrilling book that's as unusual as it is alluring." - The Los Angeles Times "With this beautifully executed drama, Stiefvater has established herself as one of the finest YA novelists writing today." - Entertainment Weekly, * "A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventure alike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." Booklist, starred review, * "Stiefvater masterfully combines an intimate voice (think I Capture the Castle ) with a fully evoked island setting with sensory-rich language (think Margo Lanagan) with a wealth of horse detail with a plot full of danger, intrigue, and romance. ... Stiefvater sets not one foot wrong as she takes readers on an intoxicating ride of their own. ... Stiefvater's novel begins rivetingly and gets better and better…all the way, in fact, to best." The Horn Book , starred review, Praise for The Scorpio Races:* "Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Stiefvater's novel begins rivetingly and gets better and better...all the way, in fact, to best." - The Horn Book, starred review* "A book appealing to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventurealike, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." - Booklist, starred review* "An utterly compelling read." - Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for Shiver:#1 New York Times BestsellerUSA Today Bestseller* "A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love....Stiefvater skillfully increases the tension throughout; her take on werewolves is interesting and original while her characters are refreshingly willing to use their brains to deal with the challenges they face." - Publishers Weekly, starred review"This is the most romantic werewolf book you will ever read." - Justine magazine"This novel is perfect for Twilight fans or a Romeo and Juliet list. It is sensuous, intense, riveting, and so very satisfying." - VOYA"Readers will be able to enjoy Stiefvater's fast-paced storytelling and dedication to the old-fashioned art of creating a believable and enduring romance. Shiver is beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages." - Bookpage.comPraise for Linger:#1 New York Times BestsellerUSA Today Bestseller"This sequel's poetic prose skillfully captures the four teens' longings for love, forgetting, remembering, righting wrongs and life itself. The riveting ending will leave readers panting for the next sequel." - Kirkus Reviews"This riveting narrative, impossible to put down, is not only an excellent addition to the current fangs and fur craze, but is also a beautifully written romance that, along with Shiver, will have teens clamoring for the third and final entry." - VOYA"Leaves readers hanging in anticipation for the next installment." - Booklist, Praise for The Scorpio Races 2012 Michael L. Printz Honor Book New York Times Notable Children's Book Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book An Amazon.com Best Young Adult Book ALA Notable Children's Book (Fiction) Los Angeles Times Book Prize nominee "Stiefvater...not only steps out of the young adult fantasy box with The Scorpio Races but crushes it with pounding hooves...If The Scorpio Races seems like nothing you've ever read, that's because it is." - The New York Times Book Review "Stiefvater has established herself as one of the finest YA novelists writing today." - Entertainment Weekly "Tense, atmospheric, and utterly original." - People Magazine *"A study of courage and loyalty tested...utterly compelling." - Publishers Weekly , starred review *"An intoxicating ride." - Horn Book , starred review *"Masterful. Like nothing else out there now." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review *"A book with cross-appeal to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action adventure, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster." - Booklist , starred review *"Marvelous." - School Library Journal , starred review, "In her most addictive story yet, Stiefvater revives the strong, silent type in sexy, brooding monster tamer Sean Kendrick. His co-narrator, Puck, is heartbreakingly adorable as a stubborn little sister growing into a brave, self-assured woman. Stiefvater is a master of magical realism, and her prose leaves the reader cold, damp and anxious as November closes in on the isolated island setting." -- RT Book Reviews Magazine, * "Stiefvater masterfully combines an intimate voice (think I Capture the Castle ) with a fully evoked island setting with sensory-rich language (think Margo Lanagan) with a wealth of horse detail with a plot full of danger, intrigue, and romance. ... Stiefvater sets not one foot wrong as she takes readers on an intoxicating ride of their own. ... Stiefvater's novel begins rivetingly and gets better and better...all the way, in fact, to best." - The Horn Book , starred review
Dewey Edition
23
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The
Grade From
Eighth Grade
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
Fic
Synopsis
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shiver and Linger comes a brand new, heartstopping novel.Some race to win. Others race to survive.It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them. Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn't given her much of a choice. So she enters the competition - the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen. As she did in her bestselling Shiver trilogy, author Maggie Stiefvater takes us to the breaking point, where both love and life meet their greatest obstacles, and only the strong of heart can survive. The Scorpio Races is an unforgettable reading experience., From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shiver and Linger comes a brand new, heartstopping novel. Some race to win. Others race to survive.It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them. Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn't given her much of a choice. So she enters the competition - the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen. As she did in her bestselling Shiver trilogy, author Maggie Stiefvater takes us to the breaking point, where both love and life meet their greatest obstacles, and only the strong of heart can survive. The Scorpio Races is an unforgettable reading experience., Some race to win. Others race to survive. It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them. Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn't given her much of a choice. So she enters the competition - the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen. As she did in her bestselling Shiver trilogy, author Maggie Stiefvater takes us to the breaking point, where both love and life meet their greatest obstacles, and only the strong of heart can survive. The Scorpio Races is an unforgettable reading experience.
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PZ7.S855625Sc 2011
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