The House of the Scorpion is by Nancy Farmer. Wow! This book is a fantastic read. It is set in the near future and is the story of Matt who one day discovers he is a clone - and not just any clone, but the clone of El Patron a 140-year-old drug lord who survives by harvesting organs from his clones. Matt gradually figures out his fate and escapes. He struggles with his own identity and wonders if he must grow up to be just like El Patron, or if he can ever be his own person. Given the state of cloning in our society this is a timely and thought provoking story. It is beautifully written and sure to capture a reader's interest. A masterpiece of science fiction.
Ratings: 7th grade - 10 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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