Mind Rain: Your Favourite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Series

Brief Description: Set in a future where cosmetic surgery is a requirement at age 16 and attractiveness is mandated, Scott Westerfelds popular Uglies series has received critical acclaim from the press and public alike. Chock-full of action, adventure and teenage rebellion, theres no question why Uglies has attracted thousands of fans. In Mind- Rain, popular authors examine the series and delve into the underlying themes. What sort of critiques are Uglies, Pretties, Specials and Extras making about the real world? Is there more behind Tally, David and Shay?Marc Notes: 012-017.; Popular authors examine the Uglies series and delve into the underlying themes.; Includes bibliographical references. Publisher Marketing: Set in a future where cosmetic surgery is a requirement at 16 and attractiveness is mandated, the 'Uglies' series has received critical acclaim from the press and public alike. Here, popular authors examine the series and delve into many of the underlying themes.

Contributor Bio:  Westerfeld, Scott Scott Westerfeld is the author of ten books for young adults, including Peeps, The Last Days, and the Midnighters trilogy. He was born in Texas in 1963, is married to the Hugo-nominated writer Justine Larbalestier, and splits his time between New York and Sydney. His latest book is Extras, the fourth in the bestselling Uglies series. Contributor Bio:  Wilson, Leah Leah Wilson is a senior editor at BenBella Books and is the editor of "Welcome to Wisteria Lane: On America's Favorite Desperate Housewives" and the coeditor of "James Bond in the 21st Century: Why We Still Need 007 "and "Mapping the World of the Sorcerer's Apprentice: An Unauthorized Exploration of the Harry Potter Series Complete Through Book Six," She lives in Dallas.