The Dark Side of Nowhere - Softcover

Shusterman, Neal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442422815 ISBN 13: 9781442422810

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2012

Synopsis

A classic science fiction novel from bestselling author Neal Shusterman is back in print.

Jason is having a bad day. The kind of day when you just don't feel like yourself. Only for Jason, it's not just a feeling. He really isn't himself. Not anymore. Who is he? That's the problem. Jason isn't sure. And it's not just him. Everyone in town is acting weird. His friends. His parents. Everyone. Billington is usually such a normal town. As Jason is about to discover, nothing will ever be normal again....

About this title

Review:

"This is great science fiction. It's fun to read and thought-provoking at the same time."--School Library Journal

"Shusterman tells a fast-paced story, giving Jason many vivid, original turns of phrase, letting the plot get weird enough to keep readers enthralled, then coming back to the human emotions at the heart of it all."--Booklist

From the Author:

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."

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1442422815
• ISBN 13: 9781442422810
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256