Neal Shusterman

Scorpion Shards Neal Shusterman

Brief Description: Six teenagers, each tormented by what seems to be an exaggerated adolescent affliction, come together to try to stop the "beasts" that threaten to destroy them and the world. Marc Notes: Originally published by Tor, 1995.; Six teenagers, each tormented by what seems to be an exaggerated adolescent affliction, come together to try to stop the beasts that threaten to destroy them and the world.; Ages 12 up. Publisher Marketing: Six teens struggle to discover the source of their strange and horrific abilities in this first book of The Star Shards Chronicles. Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a supernova sixteen light-years away illuminates the night sky, they have a vision: There are six of them out there, all teenagers, and all suffering from supernatural afflictions that disfigure their bodies and souls. Only by finding one another will the six ever be strong enough to defeat these mysterious forces that, bit by bit, are devouring their souls from the inside out. Acclaimed author Neal Shusterman "combines personal quest, horror, and science fiction into an absorbing exploration of good and evil, guilt, forgiveness and personal responsibility" ("VOYA") in this thrilling start to a riveting trilogy. "Originally published by Tor Fantasy in 1995. " Review Citations:

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 (EAN 9781442458369, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 11/18/1996 (EAN 9780812524659, Mass Market Paperbound)

Kirkus Review - Children 11/01/1995 pg. 1569 (EAN 9780312855062, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Publishers Weekly 12/04/1995 pg. 63 (EAN 9780312855062, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Booklist 02/01/1996 pg. 926 (EAN 9780312855062, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 03/01/1996 pg. 221 (EAN 9780312855062, Hardcover)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1996 pg. 305 (EAN 9780312855062, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Shusterman, Neal Neal Shusterman is the author of many critically acclaimed novels for young adults, including the Skinjacker trilogy, Unwind, and Downsiders. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows. The father of four children, Neal lives in southern California.