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Description for Variant
Paperback. "An exciting, edge-of-your-seat read that combines psychological themes from works like "Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, " and "Ender's Game" in a truly unique way."N"VOYA" (starred review). Named "Publishers Weekly's" Best Book of 2011. Series: Variant. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: YFC; YFG. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 203 x 135 x 24. Weight in Grams: 300.
Benson Fisher thought that a scholarship to Maxfield Academy would be the ticket out of his dead-end life. He was wrong. Now he's trapped in a school that's surrounded by a razor-wire fence, where video cameras monitor his every move-and where breaking the rules equals death. All Benson wants is to find a way out. But when he stumbles upon the real secret the school has been hiding, he realizes that escape may be impossible.
Benson Fisher thought that a scholarship to Maxfield Academy would be the ticket out of his dead-end life. He was wrong. Now he's trapped in a school that's surrounded by a razor-wire fence, where video cameras monitor his every move-and where breaking the rules equals death. All Benson wants is to find a way out. But when he stumbles upon the real secret the school has been hiding, he realizes that escape may be impossible.
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
376
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Variant
Condition
New
Weight
316g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780062026095
SKU
V9780062026095
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About Robison Wells
Robison Wells is also the author of Blackout, Variant, and Feedback. Variant was a Publishers Weekly Best Book and a YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. Robison lives in the Rocky Mountains in a house not too far from elk pastures. His wife, Erin, is a better person than he will ever be, and their three kids cause mischief and/or ... Read more
Reviews for Variant
"An intense journey with some of the most shocking twists and turns I've ever read."
Pittacus Lore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Am Number Four "A chilling, masterful debut. With its clever premise, quick pace, and easy-to-champion characters, Wells' story is a fast, gripping read with a cliffhanger that will leave readers wanting more."
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Pittacus Lore, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Am Number Four "A chilling, masterful debut. With its clever premise, quick pace, and easy-to-champion characters, Wells' story is a fast, gripping read with a cliffhanger that will leave readers wanting more."
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