Cover of Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Uglies

Uglies is a dystopian work by Scott Westerfeld, published in 2005. The Dystopia Index files it under young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of propaganda and rebellion. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.

AuthorScott Westerfeld
First published2005
ISBN-139780689865381
SourceWikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library

About this entry

Uglies is a 2000s dystopia by Scott Westerfeld. It is first published in United States, originally written in English, and part of the Uglies series series. Within this directory it sits among young-adult dystopia, surfacing propaganda and rebellion. Library catalogues index it under subjects including young adult fiction, teenage girls, juvenile fiction, fiction, science fiction, and personal beauty. The edition on file runs about 432 pages, has been issued by Simon and Schuster, and carries ISBN 9780689865381. 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 Uglies published?

Uglies was first published in 2005.

Who wrote Uglies?

Uglies was written by Scott Westerfeld.

What kind of dystopia is Uglies?

The Dystopia Index classifies it under YA dystopia, with themes of Propaganda, Rebellion. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.

What is the ISBN of Uglies?

A catalogued edition of Uglies carries ISBN-13 9780689865381.

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