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burst appendix, Jason's life changes forever. First he is given a mysterious
glove that can shoot pellets with deadly force. Then he learns that the
monthly shots he gets from the friendly town doctor are not for his health
but for a far more sinister purpose. As he peels away layer after layer of
the lies he's been told, Jason comes to learn of his own true nature.
Jason Miller feels trapped in the small town of Billington -- where nothing
ever happens. But when his friend Ethan dies of what the doctor calls a
burst appendix, Jason's life changes forever. First he is given a mysterious
glove that can shoot pellets with deadly force. Then he learns that the
monthly shots he gets from the friendly town doctor are not for his health
but for a far more sinister purpose. As he peels away layer after layer of
the lies he's been told, Jason comes to learn of his own true nature.
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A book that addresses many issues
In "The Dark Side of Nowhere," I wanted to address issues of cult mentality, and the kind of institutionalized racism that can kill millions of people, or just one. It's all wrapped up in a sci-fi action story, that's a metaphor for the many issues I try to address. Kirkus Reviews wrote "Shusterman seamlessly combines gritty, heart-stopping plotting with a wealth of complex issues; this book is a natural in and out of the classroom." Publisher's Weekly calls it "...a science-fiction page-turner in a classic mold."
In "The Dark Side of Nowhere," I wanted to address issues of cult mentality, and the kind of institutionalized racism that can kill millions of people, or just one. It's all wrapped up in a sci-fi action story, that's a metaphor for the many issues I try to address. Kirkus Reviews wrote "Shusterman seamlessly combines gritty, heart-stopping plotting with a wealth of complex issues; this book is a natural in and out of the classroom." Publisher's Weekly calls it "...a science-fiction page-turner in a classic mold."
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- PublisherTor Books
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0812568788
- ISBN 13 9780812568783
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages185
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