The House of the Scorpion
The House of the Scorpion is a dystopian work by Nancy Farmer, published in 2002. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, biopunk and genetic control, and totalitarian control, tracing documented themes of genetic engineering, memory and identity, and rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Nancy Farmer |
|---|---|
| First published | 2002 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780786250486 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
The House of the Scorpion is a 2000s dystopia by Nancy Farmer. It is first published in United States and originally written in English. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, biopunk and genetic control, and totalitarian control, surfacing genetic engineering, memory and identity, and rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including young adult fiction, cloning in fiction, juvenile fiction, fiction, science fiction, and human cloning. The edition on file runs about 432 pages, has been issued by Simon and Schuster, and carries ISBN 9780786250486. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was The House of the Scorpion published?
The House of the Scorpion was first published in 2002.
Who wrote The House of the Scorpion?
The House of the Scorpion was written by Nancy Farmer.
What kind of dystopia is The House of the Scorpion?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, Biopunk, Totalitarian, with themes of Genetic engineering, Memory and identity, Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of The House of the Scorpion?
A catalogued edition of The House of the Scorpion carries ISBN-13 9780786250486.
