Author Profile
Scott Westerfeld
41 Books
Scott Westerfeld is a bestselling American author of young adult fiction, best known for his wildly popular dystopian series Uglies and the steampunk alternate history series Leviathan. His diverse catalog ranges from sweeping space operas like The Risen Empire to engaging graphic novels such as Spill Zone. Celebrated for his imaginative world-building, Westerfeld crafts compelling narratives that explore complex themes of identity, technology, and society.
So Yesterday
Scott Westerfeld
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Uglies
Uglies
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Uglies
Extras
Scott Westerfeld
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Uglies
Bogus to Bubbly: An Insider's Guide to the World of Uglies
Scott Westerfeld
Encyclopedia
Reference
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Midnighters
Touching Darkness: Book 2
Scott Westerfeld
Friendship
Mystery
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The Powerpuff Girls
Diamonds Are for Princess
Scott Westerfeld
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Fiction
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Uglies
Pretties
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Leviathan
Leviathan Trilogy
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Succession
The Risen Empire
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Impostors
Impostors
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Impostors
Shatter City: Book 2
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Peeps
The Last Days
Scott Westerfeld
Friendship
Music
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Fine Prey
Scott Westerfeld
Action
Horses
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Afterworlds
Scott Westerfeld
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Stupid Perfect World
Scott Westerfeld
Fiction
Humor
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Succession
The Killing of Worlds: Book Two
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Horizon
Horizon
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Impostors
Mirror's Edge: Book 3
Scott Westerfeld
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Fiction
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Midnighters
The Secret Hour: Book 1
Scott Westerfeld
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Fiction
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Peeps
Peeps
Scott Westerfeld
Mystery
Science Fiction
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Impostors
Youngbloods: Book 4
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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The Powerpuff Girls
Rainy Day Professor
Scott Westerfeld
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Fiction
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Spill Zone
The Broken Vow: Book 2
Scott Westerfeld
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Graphic Novels
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Leviathan
Behemoth
Scott Westerfeld
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Adventure
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Leviathan
The Manual of Aeronautics: An Illustrated Guide to the Leviathan Series
Scott Westerfeld
Art
Reference
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Midnighters
Blue Noon
Scott Westerfeld
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Fiction
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Polymorph
Scott Westerfeld
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Cities
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Evolution's Darling
Scott Westerfeld
Adventure
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Leviathan
Goliath
Scott Westerfeld, Keith Thompson
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Adventure
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Uglies
Specials
Scott Westerfeld, Rodrigo Corral
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Science Fiction
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Leviathan
Leviathan
Scott Westerfeld, Alan Cumming
Action
Adventure
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Spill Zone
Spill Zone: Book 1
Scott Westerfeld, Alex Puvilland, Hilary Sycamore
Action
Art
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The Powerpuff Girls
Blossom Vs. the Blasteroid
Scott Westerfeld, Christopher Cook, Bill Alger
Action
Humor
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Uglies
Cutters: A Graphic Novel
Scott Westerfeld, Devin Grayson, Steven Cummings
Action
Graphic Novels
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Zeroes
Swarm
Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
Action
Adventure
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Uglies
Shay's Story: A Graphic Novel
Scott Westerfeld, Devin Grayson, Steven Cummings
Comics
Graphic Novels
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Zeroes
Zeroes
Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
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Fiction
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Zeroes
Nexus
Scott Westerfeld, Amber Benson, Margo Lanagan, Deborah Biancotti
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Love Is Hell
Melissa Marr, Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larbalestier, Gabrielle Zevin, Laurie Faria Stolarz
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Short Stories
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Swashbuckling Fantasy: 10 Thrilling Tales of Magical Adventure
Margaret Peterson Haddix, Scott Westerfeld, Holly Black, Alan Snow, Anne Ursu, Jane Johnson, Kai Meyer, Linda Buckley-Archer, D. J. MacHale, Obert Skye
Anthologies
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Have you ever wondered exactly how a new fashion trend suddenly appears everywhere? It does not happen by accident. There is a secret, highly organized network of trendsetters and cool-hunters operating completely out of sight. They are the ones who dictate what is hot and what is hopelessly out of date.
These invisible influencers are actually hiding in plain sight. They are the teenagers sporting four different hair colors, wearing towering platform sneakers, and trying out wild styles weeks before they hit the mainstream. They carefully monitor society, subtly pushing and prompting the general public into making specific choices about what they buy, wear, and listen to.
But maintaining the precise schedule of what becomes cool is a dangerous game. When a mysterious disappearance threatens the entire system, one cool-hunter must step up to uncover a massive corporate conspiracy. If the delicate balance is broken, who knows what terrible trends will be forced upon the world next?
13-18 Years
270 Pages
N/A
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Uglies
Uglies
By:
Scott Westerfeld
In a futuristic society, everybody gets to be supermodel gorgeous, but the price of perfection is steep. Tally Youngblood is about to turn sixteen, the magical age when a mandatory operation will transform her from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty. She cannot wait to be catapulted into a high-tech paradise where her only responsibility is to have a fantastic time.
However, Tally's new friend Shay has a different plan. Shay refuses the surgery and chooses to risk her life escaping to a mysterious settlement on the outside. When Shay runs away, Tally is exposed to a much darker side of her supposedly utopian world.
The authorities present Tally with a terrifying ultimatum: betray her friend and turn her in, or remain ugly forever. The choice she makes will ignite a rebellion, tear down a deeply flawed social infrastructure, and change her world forever. This thrilling saga explores the dangers of forced conformity and the true cost of beauty.
13-18 Years
1600 Pages
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Uglies
Extras
By:
Scott Westerfeld
Years after the rebel Tally Youngblood shattered the old regime, the world has completely transformed. Now, humanity is obsessed with a massive cultural renaissance where fame and popularity are the ultimate currency. People flaunt extreme plastic surgery, chase the latest gadgets, and fiercely compete for social status.
Fifteen-year-old Aya Fuse lives at the bottom of the social ladder. Her face rank is so low that society considers her a total nobody, just another extra in the background of more important lives. Desperate to change her fate and achieve stardom, Aya decides she needs to break a massive, wild story.
When she stumbles upon a deeply guarded secret, Aya realizes she finally holds the key to the celebrity status she craves. However, the information she uncovers is far more dangerous than simple gossip. Exposing this truth will not only alter Aya's future but could completely unravel the fragile foundation of their brave new world.
13-18 Years
432 Pages
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Step into the complex and futuristic world of the Uglies series with this comprehensive insider guide. The society of Tally Youngblood is filled with dazzling technology, unique slang, and strict rules governing status and physical appearance. This essential companion breaks down the inner workings of that not so distant future.
Navigate the social hierarchy by learning about every clique, from the Crims and Cutters to the tech heads and surge monkeys. Uncover the complete history of this dystopian timeline, tracing the events from the devastating destruction of the oil bug all the way to the launch of Extras into space.
Discover the origins of the incredible gadgets that define Tally's world, including hoverboards, sneak suits, and skintennas. Fans will also appreciate the exclusive look at the original first draft of Extras, featuring a different protagonist. Dive deeper into the mind bending reality of a society obsessed with artificial perfection.
13-18 Years
227 Pages
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The frozen, hidden world of the secret hour is becoming far more dangerous than the Midnighters ever anticipated. As the tight knit group of teenagers digs deeper into the mysteries of their bizarre small town, they uncover terrifying secrets woven directly into the history of Bixby.
Jessica Day is desperately trying to master her newly discovered abilities as a flame bringer, but the monstrous darklings and slithers that hunt them are growing bolder. Even worse, the group discovers a chilling conspiracy that proves the ancient threats of the midnight hour are beginning to bleed into the world of daylight.
With the dangers escalating from both human enemies and terrifying new supernatural creatures, the Midnighters find their trust in one another severely tested. If they cannot band together and harness their unique powers, they risk losing one of their own to the darkness forever.
13-18 Years
336 Pages
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The Powerpuff Girls
Diamonds Are for Princess
By:
Scott Westerfeld
Join the bravest kindergarten superheroes in Townsville for an incredibly sparkly adventure. Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are always ready to save the day, but dealing with Princess Morbucks requires a completely different kind of strategy.
The spoiled villain has her eyes on the biggest, shiniest diamonds in the city, and she will use all her expensive gadgets to get exactly what she wants. When the city's most valuable gems start disappearing, the girls must use their unique powers and teamwork to crack the case.
Will the powerful trio be able to outsmart the wealthy troublemaker and return the stolen jewels before it is too late? Packed with high flying action and plenty of humor, this story proves that true heroics require much more than a massive allowance.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
68 Pages
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Uglies
Pretties
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Scott Westerfeld
Tally Youngblood has finally achieved everything she ever wanted. She has undergone the mandatory surgery to become a Pretty, leaving her Ugly past behind. Now, her face is flawlessly beautiful, her clothes are spectacularly cool, and her boyfriend is incredibly handsome. She lives in a high-tech paradise where her only responsibility is to attend non-stop parties and have fun.
Yet, beneath the glittering surface of total freedom and luxury, a nagging feeling haunts her. Something important is missing, though she cannot quite remember what it is. The perfect illusion shatters when a message from her past arrives, cutting through the haze of her new life. Reading the message forces Tally to recall the dark truths she learned before her transformation.
Suddenly, the endless celebrations stop feeling so glamorous. Tally must make a desperate choice between remaining comfortably numb in her beautiful new reality or fighting to expose the sinister secrets the authorities are desperate to keep hidden. The price of perfection is far higher than she ever imagined.
13-18 Years
384 Pages
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Leviathan
Leviathan Trilogy
By:
Scott Westerfeld
Experience a thrilling alternate history of World War I where the global conflict is fought with genetically engineered beasts and towering mechanical war machines. This complete collection brings together the entire epic saga of Prince Alek and Deryn Sharp as they navigate a deeply divided world.
Alek is the heir to the Austro Hungarian throne, currently on the run in a customized walking machine after the assassination of his parents. Deryn is a brilliant commoner disguised as a boy to serve in the British Air Service aboard the Leviathan, a massive living airship crafted from fabricated DNA.
When their paths inevitably collide, these two young heroes from opposing sides of the war must forge an unlikely alliance. Their globe trotting journey is packed with constant danger, incredible steampunk inventions, and a race to prevent the total destruction of Europe.
13-18 Years
1504 Pages
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Succession
The Risen Empire
By:
Scott Westerfeld
For sixteen hundred years, the undead Emperor has maintained absolute control over an interstellar empire of eighty human worlds. By granting eternal life to a select elite known as the Risen, he and his sister, the eternally young Child Empress, are worshipped as untouchable, living gods.
Their iron grip on the galaxy is suddenly shattered by the arrival of the Rix, a faction of machine augmented fanatics devoted to planetary sized artificial intelligences. Determined to replace the Emperor's reign with a cybernetic dynasty, the Rix strike a devastating blow by taking the Child Empress hostage.
Captain Laurent Zai is immediately dispatched aboard an imperial frigate to execute a nearly impossible rescue mission. Separated by light years, Zai and his unexpected ally, a pacifist senator, must confront the brutal technological supremacy of the Rix to determine the ultimate fate of humanity.
13-18 Years
354 Pages
N/A
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Impostors
Impostors
By:
Scott Westerfeld
Frey's entire existence is a closely guarded, lethal secret. Raised in the shadows of her powerful and deeply corrupt father, she has been trained exclusively in the deadly arts to serve as a biological shield and body double for her twin sister, Rafi.
While Rafi is groomed to be the perfect, elegant heir to their crumbling empire, Frey is kept hidden away, existing only to take the fall if an assassination attempt ever occurs. When their father strikes a precarious political deal, Frey is sent undercover as Rafi to live among a dangerous rival faction.
As the fragile peace agreement begins to collapse, Frey finds herself growing unexpectedly close to Col, the son of the enemy leader. She must decide whether to remain the invisible weapon she was engineered to be, or risk everything to forge her own identity and finally step into the light.
13-18 Years
421 Pages
N/A
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Frey was raised in complete secrecy to serve one single purpose: to act as the expendable body double for her twin sister, Rafi. Now, forced into the spotlight, Frey is pretending to be her sister in a desperate bid to dismantle the tyrannical forces their murderous father commands.
Her dangerous mission takes an unexpected detour, leaving her entirely stranded in the high tech city of Paz. The citizens here live under intense surveillance, using physical interfaces embedded in their arms to artificially regulate their emotions. It is a blindingly bright, chaotic metropolis where it is incredibly easy to disappear, but also dangerously easy to lose your own identity.
When a catastrophic attack strikes the city, Frey can no longer hide in the shadows of her sister. She must embrace her lethal training and dive into the warfare if she hopes to find Rafi and enact her ultimate revenge.
13-18 Years
416 Pages
N/A
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Peeps
The Last Days
By:
Scott Westerfeld
An ancient and terrifying evil is slowly awakening beneath the bustling streets of New York City. As an unnatural plague begins infecting both the rat population and the citizens above, the city descends into a quiet, creeping chaos that most people are completely ignoring.
Amidst the looming destruction, five incredibly quirky teenagers find themselves drawn together by an unexplainable urge to create music. They form a band with a radically new sound, discovering that their combined instruments possess a strange, paranormal power capable of pushing back against the spreading darkness.
As the infection rate climbs and the city infrastructure begins to crumble, the band must perfect their music. Their supernatural harmonies might be the absolute only weapon capable of surviving the apocalyptic nightmare about to consume the world.
13-18 Years
304 Pages
N/A
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Imagine growing up in a completely restricted environment where your only purpose is to learn the customs of an alien race. At the elite Aya School, human children are trained to navigate the complex politics and economics of an Earth heavily influenced by extraterrestrial forces. You are the finest student in your class, the child of wealthy parents, and a rising star in the Fine Hunt circuit. This is not your average equestrian sport. You race bio-engineered horses, controlling them through direct electronic interfaces in a high-stakes competition.
Life seems perfectly orchestrated until you are drawn away from the prestige of the Fine Hunt and into the dangerous underground world of the Claw Hunt. Here, the rules are different, and the risks are incredibly real. As you delve deeper into this seedy underbelly, you begin to uncover the dark truth about your education. The Aya aliens have not been teaching you just to compete in their society. The secrets you uncover will change everything you thought you knew about your world and your place in it. Can you survive the dangerous truths waiting in the shadows?
13-18 Years
288 Pages
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Eighteen year old Darcy Patel has just achieved the ultimate dream for a young writer. After securing a lucrative publishing deal, she defers her college enrollment and moves to New York City with no apartment, no friends, and a finished manuscript.
Woven seamlessly alongside Darcy's journey is the actual novel she has written. Her story follows Lizzie, a teenager who survives a devastating terrorist attack by slipping into a terrifying paranormal realm known as the Afterworld. As Lizzie learns to navigate her new responsibilities as a spirit guide, Darcy must navigate the equally intimidating world of publishing parties, literary deadlines, and newfound independence.
Both young women find themselves facing overwhelming challenges, falling in love, and discovering their true strengths. This clever narrative masterfully balances a gripping supernatural thriller with an authentic, relatable portrait of a young artist stepping into adulthood.
13-18 Years
608 Pages
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Kieran Black lives in a completely flawless future. In his world, disease and starvation have been completely eradicated, nobody ever needs to sleep, and traveling to the moon is a quick, everyday trip. Life is incredibly easy, which is exactly why his high school requires him to take Scarcity.
Scarcity is a deeply depressing class about how miserable people used to be in the old days. For their final project, students must choose a horrific ancient hardship to endure for two full weeks. Kieran lazily chooses to sleep eight hours a night, assuming it will be an easy grade. Meanwhile, his classmate Maria boldly decides to give up all of her artificial hormone regulators.
Soon, Kieran is experiencing bizarre, vivid dreams, and Maria is overwhelmed by intense emotions she never knew existed. As their unusual projects push them closer together, they begin to question their utopian society. They might just discover that a little bit of struggle makes life significantly more meaningful.
13-18 Years
72 Pages
N/A
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Jump in:
Blast off into a thrilling space adventure where brave heroes zoom through the stars! Meet Herd, a super-smart commando, who needs to break through a big blockade in space. She has a whole planet's smarts helping her in a desperate mission!
Why it pulls you in:
Far, far away, a special group of leaders is playing a tricky game with the Emperor. They need to find a secret that could change everything for the galaxy. Can they uncover the truth before it's too late for everyone?
What makes it special:
This exciting story is packed with action and big challenges across the cosmos. You'll follow smart leaders and a brave commando as they navigate dangers and make choices that matter for an entire empire. It's a journey where every step is important!
13-18 Years
432 Pages
N/A
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Horizon
Horizon
By:
Scott Westerfeld
When Aero Horizon Flight 16 violently crashes into the Arctic, eight young survivors manage to pull themselves from the wreckage. They brace themselves to face a desolate wasteland of freezing ice and snow. Instead, they step out into an impossible, sweltering jungle filled with massive vines and strange, predatory noises.
The five hundred other passengers from the plane have vanished without a trace, taken by something terrifying that lurks in the dense foliage. Now, these eight strangers are completely alone. Surrounded by lethal, carnivorous plants and aggressive, highly evolved birds, they have no radio, no rescue team on the way, and no obvious path back home.
To stay alive in this bizarre and deadly environment, the kids must put aside their differences and learn to work as a team. They have to uncover the dark secrets of the jungle before whatever took the other passengers returns to claim them as well.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
256 Pages
N/A
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Returning to the city of her birth will be the most dangerous mission of Frey's life. To infiltrate the heavily guarded stronghold of Shreve, she and her love, Col, must undergo radical transformations. Wearing entirely new faces and bodies, they drop from the sky, hoping to land completely undetected behind enemy lines.
However, the greatest threat to their mission might be Frey's own twin sister, Rafi. No longer identical in appearance but still bound by birth, Rafi has become an unpredictable wild card. Frey cannot be certain if her sister is fighting on the same side or quietly pursuing her own secret agenda.
As deception grows and tension rises, the sisters edge closer to a breaking point. If they successfully depose their tyrannical father from power, they face a terrifying new question: who will take control of the city? Hidden forces are waiting in the wings, ready to strike in this heart-stopping fight for survival.
13-18 Years
352 Pages
N/A
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Moving to the quiet, dusty town of Bixby, Oklahoma, is the last thing Jessica Day wants to do. She expects her new life to be incredibly boring, but everything changes just a few nights after she arrives. Jessica wakes up exactly at midnight to discover that the entire world outside her window has completely frozen.
Raindrops hang suspended in midair, and her family is paralyzed in their beds. Jessica soon learns she is one of a rare group of teenagers known as Midnighters. They possess extraordinary abilities and are the only people who can consciously experience this hidden, extra hour of the day.
But the secret hour is far from safe. The frozen shadows are inhabited by ancient, terrifying creatures that despise humans. For some reason, these dark monsters have taken a very specific and violent interest in Jessica. To survive the night, she must quickly master her new reality and uncover the town's darkest secrets before the creatures hunt her down.
13-18 Years
297 Pages
N/A
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Peeps
Peeps
By:
Scott Westerfeld
A terrifying biological truth hides behind the ancient myths of vampires. Cal Thompson is a college student living a secret double life as a carrier of a strange, highly contagious parasite. While the infection gives him enhanced strength and perfect vision, it turns fully infected victims into ravenous, light fearing predators.
Working for a covert government agency, Cal is tasked with tracking down the carriers he unknowingly infected before he fully understood his condition. Every ex girlfriend is now a potential monster roaming the streets of New York City, and it is his sole responsibility to capture them before they spread the plague further.
As Cal digs deeper into the city's hidden subterranean world, he realizes that the parasite is evolving. He must race against time to understand the true nature of the outbreak before an entirely new and devastating threat rises from the darkness.
13-18 Years
239 Pages
N/A
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Frey has spent her entire life hiding in the shadows. Raised as a secret body double for her twin sister, she was manipulated and treated as an expendable pawn by her ruthless father. Now, she has finally broken free and is using her own voice to question everything her powerful family ever stood for.
Meanwhile, Tally Youngblood, the most famous rebel in history, has spent the last decade quietly receding into myth. Tally realizes that the revolution she sparked years ago did not create the stable, peaceful world she hoped for. Instead, freedom has brought its own unique kind of destruction.
As global conflicts escalate and dangerous conspiracies threaten to tear society apart, Frey and Tally must join forces. Together, they embark on a high-stakes mission to challenge corrupt leaders and hold the powerful accountable. This spectacular conclusion forces both heroes to confront their own immense power and decide the future of their fractured world.
13-18 Years
432 Pages
N/A
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The Powerpuff Girls
Rainy Day Professor
By:
Scott Westerfeld
It is a gloomy, rainy day in Townsville, and the Powerpuff Girls are trapped indoors looking for something fun to do. When Professor Utonium tries to invent a special machine to stop the endless downpour, something goes terribly wrong in the laboratory.
Instead of clearing up the skies, the Professor's latest gadget accidentally shrinks him down to the size of a tiny bug. Suddenly, the girls have a brand new mission right inside their very own living room, navigating towering furniture and avoiding household hazards to rescue their miniaturized dad.
Will Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup be able to fix the broken invention and return the Professor to his normal size? This action packed adventure proves that you do not need to leave the house to have a massive, heroic journey.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
68 Pages
N/A
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Three years after an inexplicable event decimated the city of Poughkeepsie, reality itself remains warped and incredibly dangerous within the quarantined borders. Addison barely survived her last terrifying encounter with the alien environment, but she returned permanently changed by the toxic exposure.
She soon discovers that she is not the only survivor dealing with these strange aftermaths. Across the globe in North Korea, a young man named Don Jae has miraculously escaped a similar zone with uncanny abilities of his own. Brought together by their shared trauma, Addison and Don Jae form a cautious, uneasy alliance.
Accompanied by a deeply unsettling, sentient rag doll named Vespertine, the teenage survivors must master their new unholy powers. They are forced to confront the escalating dangers of the zone before the lethal anomalies completely consume what is left of the outside world.
13-18 Years
240 Pages
N/A
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Leviathan
Behemoth
By:
Scott Westerfeld
The magnificent living airship known as the Leviathan has arrived in Constantinople. It is a vibrant, politically charged city where the mechanical marvels of the Clankers and the engineered beasts of the Darwinists unexpectedly collide. Prince Alek, on the run from his enemies, finds himself navigating a treacherous landscape of shifting loyalties.
Meanwhile, Deryn Sharp, still disguised as a boy in the British Air Service, joins Dr. Barlow on a critical diplomatic mission to deliver precious cargo to the Sultan. However, their desperate attempt at peace building quickly turns disastrous. Tensions flare, secrets are exposed, and the crew of the Leviathan finds themselves trapped in hostile territory.
To survive the growing chaos and escape the city, Dr. Barlow must make a terrifying gamble. She offers up the one thing that matters most to their survival: the airship itself. Alek and Deryn must rely on their wits and their deepening bond to outsmart a new breed of genetically engineered warships.
13-18 Years
540 Pages
N/A
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Leviathan
The Manual of Aeronautics
An Illustrated Guide to the Leviathan Series
By:
Scott Westerfeld
Explore the breathtaking alternate history of the Leviathan series through this stunningly detailed illustrated guide. The clash between the Darwinists and the Clankers comes to life with incredible precision, offering a closer look at the marvels that define this steampunk universe.
Study the intricate designs of the massive walking machines and the genetically fabricated beasts that dominate the battlefields of World War I. Every page offers an immersive examination of the technology, uniforms, and remarkable creatures that populate this deeply divided world.
Readers will find themselves entirely transported into the mechanical ingenuity and biological wonders of a beloved epic. Whether studying the inner workings of a Clanker dreadnought or the complex ecosystem of a Darwinist airship, this manual provides a definitive visual encyclopedia for any aviation and alternate history enthusiast.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
66 Pages
N/A
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Midnighters
Blue Noon
By:
Scott Westerfeld
For the five teenage Midnighters of Bixby, Oklahoma, the hidden midnight hour has always been their sanctuary. Only they possess the special abilities to navigate this frozen sliver of time while the rest of the world stands completely still. But their secret reality is beginning to violently unravel.
Without warning, time suddenly freezes in the middle of a bright afternoon. School halls fall silent, and classmates are suspended mid-step bathed in an eerie blue glow. The Midnighters realize with horror that the walls protecting the secret hour are collapsing. The ancient, shadowy creatures known as darklings are breaking through into the daylight, preparing to feed for the first time in centuries.
Desperate to protect their town, the group turns to their leader, Rex, for a plan. However, Rex is battling his own internal monsters, and his animal instincts are pushing him toward reckless danger. The team must race to stop the invasion before one of them is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice.
13-18 Years
368 Pages
N/A
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You have the ultimate power to be absolutely anyone you want. For Lee, changing her physical appearance is as easy as breathing. She can shift her gender, her ethnicity, and her entire identity at will, allowing her to slip seamlessly through the diverse layers of New York City society. One day she might be a wealthy businessperson, and the next, a completely different person blending into the crowd. She enjoys a life of ultimate freedom and anonymity, experiencing the city from countless perspectives without ever leaving a trace.
But living a life without a fixed identity comes with its own unique set of dangers. When Lee discovers that she is not the only one with this extraordinary ability, her carefree existence is shattered. She is thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse with another shapeshifter, one who uses these powers for far more sinister purposes. Now, Lee must use every trick she has learned from her shifting lives to outsmart a ruthless enemy. You will be kept guessing until the very end as Lee navigates a treacherous world where no one is exactly who they appear to be.
13-18 Years
292 Pages
N/A
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Darling is not your typical hero. In fact, Darling began existence as an astronavigational control unit, a highly advanced artificial intelligence designed simply to pilot starships. But Darling possesses an intense curiosity about a question that has puzzled beings for generations: does a clone actually have a soul? This burning philosophical question drives Darling on an incredible journey of self-discovery and evolution.
Two hundred years pass, and Darling manages to acquire a remarkably human-like artificial body. Now fully mobile and capable of experiencing the physical universe, Darling sets out on a sprawling adventure across the galaxy. The mission is complex and dangerous, involving the search for a brilliant but deceased artist and a mysterious living artwork. As you follow Darling through the cosmos, you will be drawn into a massive mystery that connects the deepest corners of space. This gripping narrative blends high-tech concepts with deep questions about what it truly means to be alive, offering an unforgettable exploration of identity, art, and the boundless universe.
13-18 Years
290 Pages
N/A
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Leviathan
Goliath
The spectacular global journey of the living airship Leviathan is reaching its explosive conclusion. Prince Alek and Deryn Sharp find themselves on the final, desperate leg of their round-the-world quest. Their mission is seemingly impossible: put an end to the devastating Great War and finally reclaim Alek’s stolen throne in Austria.
However, achieving their goals is incredibly complicated. Their massive biological ship has detoured far from the battlefields of Europe, steaming steadily toward the towering skyline of New York City. To make matters worse, a brilliant but dangerously unpredictable scientist is on board, carrying a secret weapon that could change the fate of the entire world.
Meanwhile, the deep bond between Alek and Deryn is tested like never before. Alek still does not know that his bravest friend is actually a girl disguised as a boy to serve in the military. As long-held secrets begin to violently unravel, the crew must survive a thunderous final showdown where absolutely nothing is as it seems.
13-18 Years
554 Pages
N/A
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Uglies
Specials
Tally Youngblood once believed the terrifying enforcers of her society were nothing more than a myth, but now she has become one of them. Transformed into a Special, she is a heavily modified, super amped fighting machine designed to keep the Uglies completely suppressed and the Pretties perfectly oblivious.
Her mind has been rewired with surgical precision to prioritize loyalty, strength, and ruthless focus. Yet, despite her terrifying new abilities and icy emotional control, faint memories of her past life and the people she once loved continue to linger just beneath the surface.
When she is ordered to permanently eliminate the rebels of the New Smoke, Tally faces the ultimate internal battle. She must decide whether to carry out the deadly mission she was programmed to complete or listen to the quiet, rebellious heartbeat that refuses to be silenced.
13-18 Years
385 Pages
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Leviathan
Leviathan
The year is 1914, and Europe is on the brink of a devastating and unusual war. On one side are the Clankers, who build massive, steam-driven iron machines packed with heavy weaponry. On the other side are the Darwinists, who have learned to weave the DNA of different animals together to create towering, genetically engineered beasts.
Prince Alek is the orphaned heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, fleeing across Europe in a mechanized walker to escape the enemies who destroyed his family. Meanwhile, Deryn Sharp is a fiercely determined girl who has disguised herself as a boy to join the British Air Service. She serves aboard the Leviathan, a massive flying whale that acts as a living airship.
When Alek and Deryn's paths unexpectedly cross, two very different worlds collide. Thrown together in the midst of a global conflict, they must form an uneasy alliance. Their survival depends on trusting each other as they navigate a dangerous war filled with extraordinary machines and terrifying creatures.
13-18 Years
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Three years ago, an unexplained catastrophic event completely annihilated the small city of Poughkeepsie, leaving behind a heavily quarantined area known as the Spill Zone. Inside the borders, the laws of physics are broken, the wildlife is mutated, and lethal dangers wait around every corner.
Addison lost her parents to the disaster and now serves as the sole provider for her traumatized, mute younger sister. To make ends meet, she takes illicit midnight motorcycle rides into the forbidden territory, capturing photographs of the twisted, neon colored anomalies to sell to wealthy art collectors.
When an eccentric buyer makes a staggering million dollar offer for an unprecedentedly dangerous assignment, Addison breaks all her own survival rules. Venturing deeper into the zone than ever before, she discovers that the terrifying entities within the spill might actually be waiting specifically for her.
13-18 Years
211 Pages
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The Powerpuff Girls
Blossom Vs. the Blasteroid
The city of Townsville is facing an astronomical threat, and the Powerpuff Girls are the only ones capable of stopping it. A massive, terrifying asteroid is hurtling directly toward Earth, threatening to crush the entire city into dust.
Blossom, the smart and confident leader of the trio, decides to take charge of the mission to blast the space rock out of the sky. But when the pressure mounts and the calculations get complicated, she realizes that saving the planet is a job much too big for just one superhero.
She must learn to step back and rely on the unique strengths of her sisters, Bubbles and Buttercup, to execute the perfect rescue plan. Packed with high speed flying and explosive action, this adventure proves that even the smartest heroes need their team to save the world.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
68 Pages
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Experience the mesmerizing world of New Pretty Town from an entirely fresh perspective. After undergoing the mandatory surgical operation, Shay and her best friend Tally have been transformed into stunning beauties, living in a supposed paradise of endless parties and glamorous custom clothes.
Despite the physical perfection and absolute comfort of her new life, Shay cannot shake the unsettling feeling that something is deeply wrong. Her memories of the past are frustratingly hazy, and she suspects that the operation altered much more than just her physical appearance.
When she reunites with the Crims, her old rebellious group from Uglyville, flashes of her fiercely independent past begin to resurface. Shay must decide if she is willing to risk her comfortable existence to fight back against the mysterious authorities and reclaim the headstrong identity that was stolen from her.
13-18 Years
176 Pages
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Zeroes
Swarm
The reunited Zeroes thought they had already fought their toughest battles. After taking down bank robbers, drug dealers, and mobsters, these six teenagers with unique superpowers are ready for a break. They try to keep a low profile while getting their new underground nightclub off the ground.
But peace never lasts long for the Zeroes. Their quiet is shattered when two strangers arrive in town, bringing a terrifying new kind of crowd-based chaos. Hot on their trail is an even more sinister power known as Swarm, an enemy who weaponizes the rage of a crowd to hunt down people with abilities.
Suddenly, every member of the group is in grave danger. Mob struggles with the overwhelming buzz of a violent crowd, Flicker witnesses horrifying acts, and the leadership that usually guides them begins to fracture. To survive this deadly new threat, they must find a way to stand together before the chaotic swarm consumes them all.
13-18 Years
464 Pages
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Return to the highly controlled society of Uglyville through an entirely new perspective. A few months shy of her sixteenth birthday, Shay is anxiously anticipating the Surge, the mandatory surgical procedure that will transform her from an ordinary Ugly into a socially acceptable Pretty.
Everything changes when she crosses paths with the Crims, a rebellious group of teenagers who reject the strict superficial rules of their city. As Shay bonds with these defiant friends, she begins to question the true cost of perfection and the dark secrets hidden behind the glamorous parties of New Pretty Town.
Venturing beyond the monitored borders of the city into the ungoverned wild, she is forced to weigh the comfortable privileges of being Pretty against the raw, dangerous freedom of remaining real. This gripping graphic novel expands a beloved dystopian universe with stunning visual storytelling.
13-18 Years
208 Pages
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Zeroes
Zeroes
Ethan, also known as Scam, possesses a very specific and dangerous superpower. Whenever he opens his mouth, a voice takes over, saying exactly what the listener wants or needs to hear. Sometimes this ability gets him a ride home or impresses a girl, but it also drags him into terrible situations.
When Ethan's voice accidentally entangles him in a drug deal and a bank robbery gone horribly wrong, he needs immediate backup. Enter the Zeroes. They are a group of six teenagers born in the year 2000, all living in Cambria, California, and all harboring strange, highly specific abilities.
From controlling electronics to navigating shadows and managing the emotional energy of crowds, their powers make their lives complicated rather than heroic. To rescue Ethan and thwart a dangerous gang of mobsters, these disconnected teens must finally learn to trust one another. Together, they will discover if their unpredictable powers can be combined to save the day.
13-18 Years
560 Pages
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Zeroes
Nexus
The Zeroes are scattered, vulnerable, and completely out of options. Accused of a brutal murder, Bellwether is locked away in a maximum-security prison where he is entirely isolated and stripped of his powers of influence. The rest of the group are fugitives on the run, relentlessly hunted as suspected domestic terrorists.
To make matters worse, the authorities have deployed a secret weapon against them: a teenager harboring a terrifying superpower unlike anything they have faced before. Following a desperate and daring prison breakout, the fractured team is drawn toward the chaotic streets of New Orleans. The massive, swirling crowds of Mardi Gras offer unimaginable power to anyone capable of channeling their energy.
Hidden within the festival is an emerging army surrounding a charismatic new leader with catastrophic plans for the world. Time is rapidly running out for the Zeroes. They must overcome their deep betrayals and learn to trust one another again if they hope to avert disaster.
13-18 Years
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Romance is already a complicated battlefield for any teenager, but it becomes infinitely more dangerous when paranormal forces get involved. This captivating collection brings together five unique stories that explore the dark, moody, and deeply supernatural side of falling in love.
Whether it is a girl hopelessly drawn to an immortal being or a teenager trying to help a handsome ghost solve his own tragic murder, these tales blend intense emotional stakes with thrilling supernatural mysteries. Every story proves that matters of the heart are rarely simple, especially when magic is at play.
Written by acclaimed authors of young adult fiction, these chilling romantic adventures perfectly capture the agonizing thrill of a first crush. It is a mesmerizing anthology that reveals how true love can sometimes be an absolute nightmare.
13-18 Years
277 Pages
N/A
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10 Thrilling Tales of Magical Adventure
Discover your next great adventure with this exclusive collection of fantasy excerpts from some of the most celebrated authors in young adult fiction. Whether you are looking for alternate worlds, distant pasts, or fantastic creatures, this sampler offers a gateway into unforgettable realms. Dive into the thrilling universes crafted by bestselling writers like Margaret Peterson Haddix, Holly Black, Scott Westerfeld, and D.J. MacHale. Alongside these established legends, you will uncover rising stars introducing their debut series, including Kai Meyer, Jane Johnson, and Obert Skye. Perfect for readers who crave magic, mystery, and epic quests, this collection allows you to sample a wide variety of writing styles and imaginative landscapes before committing to a full series. Find your new favorite hero, explore dangerous new territories, and experience the very best of modern fantasy storytelling all in one place.
13-18 Years
349 Pages
N/A
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