Scorpion Shards (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781442458369)

Six teens struggle to discover the source of their strange and horrific abilities in this first book of The Star Shards Chronicles.

Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a supernova sixteen light-years away illuminates the night sky, they have a vision: There are six of them out there, all teenagers, and all suffering from supernatural afflictions that disfigure their bodies and souls. Only by finding one another will the six ever be strong enough to defeat these mysterious forces that, bit by bit, are devouring their souls from the inside out.

Acclaimed author Neal Shusterman "combines personal quest, horror, and science fiction into an absorbing exploration of good and evil, guilt, forgiveness and personal responsibility" (VOYA) in this thrilling start to a riveting trilogy.

Originally published by Tor Fantasy in 1995.

Author: Neal Shusterman
ISBN-10: 1442458364
ISBN-13: 9781442458369
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 05/07/2013
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.00d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 42785 / Scorpion Shards


Review Citation(s):
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed